Introduction
Caffeine is one of the most legalized used drugs that come from the mexthylanthine group, which is 99% absorbed after oral ingestion (Nicole). More than 80% of adults consume caffeine on a daily basis. Caffeine is part of pharmacology group that is concerned with the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the body by impacting the CNS (Nicole). “It is mediated through the antagonistic effects on adenosine A1 and A2A receptors, whose suppression increase the activity of dopaminergic neurotransmission and regulates the release of glutamate and acetylcholine” (Aleksandra). ”Caffeine increases intracellular calcium concentrations, causing noradrenaline release and sensitizes dopamine receptors” …show more content…
Energy drinks develops their energy-boosting effects mainly from sugar and caffeine. Many active ingredient in this stimulant drinks contains taurine, glucuronolactone (Aleksandra), guarana, sucrose, glucose, vitamins, flavorings, other herbal supplements and coloring (Nicole) which increases the doses that stimulates the CNS and body. As a result of excessive consumption of caffeine along with other supplements within these drinks, consumers experience physical and psychological side effects. According to previous research, several adolescents has been taking to the emergency room due to the health effects it poses on individual’s (Nicole). Caffeine is known to intensifies or induce some psychiatric conditions. Panic attacks, psychosis, mania, anxiety, and insomnia, dehydration, gastrointestinal upset, nervousness, flushed face diuresis and accelerated heart rate is a list of side effects found by U.S. scientists. It shows how much stimulant ingredients is contained in these energy …show more content…
The study consisted of 795 students who completed an anonymous questionnaire, receiving $10.00 compensation for those who participated. The questionnaire asked a series of questions pertaining the frequency use and abuse of illegal and legal substances, and adolescents most recent sexual intercourse. Findings indicated that the caffeine addiction was associated with 9 out of the 10 problem behavior outcomes. As a female, it was associated with reduced frequency of alcohol use and alcohol-related problems, marijuana use and sexual and other risk-taking scores. For race, blacks were associated with reduced risk for substance use and substance-related problem behavior. Respondents' college GPA was inversely related to alcohol and drug use and sexual
Caffeine is one of the most legalized used drugs that come from the mexthylanthine group, which is 99% absorbed after oral ingestion (Nicole). More than 80% of adults consume caffeine on a daily basis. Caffeine is part of pharmacology group that is concerned with the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the body by impacting the CNS (Nicole). “It is mediated through the antagonistic effects on adenosine A1 and A2A receptors, whose suppression increase the activity of dopaminergic neurotransmission and regulates the release of glutamate and acetylcholine” (Aleksandra). ”Caffeine increases intracellular calcium concentrations, causing noradrenaline release and sensitizes dopamine receptors” …show more content…
Energy drinks develops their energy-boosting effects mainly from sugar and caffeine. Many active ingredient in this stimulant drinks contains taurine, glucuronolactone (Aleksandra), guarana, sucrose, glucose, vitamins, flavorings, other herbal supplements and coloring (Nicole) which increases the doses that stimulates the CNS and body. As a result of excessive consumption of caffeine along with other supplements within these drinks, consumers experience physical and psychological side effects. According to previous research, several adolescents has been taking to the emergency room due to the health effects it poses on individual’s (Nicole). Caffeine is known to intensifies or induce some psychiatric conditions. Panic attacks, psychosis, mania, anxiety, and insomnia, dehydration, gastrointestinal upset, nervousness, flushed face diuresis and accelerated heart rate is a list of side effects found by U.S. scientists. It shows how much stimulant ingredients is contained in these energy …show more content…
The study consisted of 795 students who completed an anonymous questionnaire, receiving $10.00 compensation for those who participated. The questionnaire asked a series of questions pertaining the frequency use and abuse of illegal and legal substances, and adolescents most recent sexual intercourse. Findings indicated that the caffeine addiction was associated with 9 out of the 10 problem behavior outcomes. As a female, it was associated with reduced frequency of alcohol use and alcohol-related problems, marijuana use and sexual and other risk-taking scores. For race, blacks were associated with reduced risk for substance use and substance-related problem behavior. Respondents' college GPA was inversely related to alcohol and drug use and sexual