[Bernard Marx]

I don’t consider vomiting, extreme sweating and diarrhea to be a very “fair trade” just for a caffeine buzz.

I guess you didn't read the article. It wasn't for a caffeine buzz, it was a bodily purification ceremony. They knew exactly what they were doing.

[newheart]

Well, there you have it. I can read. But perhaps I am just of a different opinion. One man's vomiting, sweating and diarrhea is another man's purification ceremony. Whatever floats your boat.