Caffeine: The Dangers Of Addictions

Many people know someone who has an addiction. Addictions are tricky primarily because the person who is addicted knows the dangers of their addiction, but still have an irresistible desire for the thing they are addicted to. There are endless subjects of addiction. Many addictions begin after the particular substance is used for the first time. Users typically find their first time enjoyable. Users may attempt many times following the first, but will never experience the same satisfaction they got to begin with. This is how many addictions begin. People often perform these actions repeatedly, developing a tolerance, while still hoping to achieve the feeling they got their first time. Many addictions may even be considered “enjoyable” to a …show more content…
Caffeine is one of the most commonly used drugs. When you hear the word “caffeine” it does not usually have a negative connotation. So many people drink coffee as part of their daily routine, that they do not realize they may have an addiction. Many coffee drinkers do not ever get the chance to see their addiction until they take an approach to quit. I hear people all the time who have headaches because they skipped their morning coffee, which is associated with withdrawal. Caffeine can be viewed as an improvement to life since it helps improve ability to perform tasks. But in reality, it hinders the ability to perform without the help of the …show more content…
People need to be more educated on this topic so addiction can be prevented in the first place. If someone is ashamed of their addiction, they may not seek the help they need. The opposite may also occur. A lot of addictions begin simply because the person using a drug thinks, “I won’t become addicted.” But proper education would help to incorporate the idea that addiction can not only happen to anyone, but can be overcome by anyone as well. Many forms of addiction, such as caffeine and social media, have become overlooked and ultimately viewed as “normal”. These people refuse to acknowledge their addiction. But once people learn about it, they will see that addiction, no matter how inferior, can be