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To: Mojave

Note that one of the symptoms of caffeine abuse is death. The last one. Yes, coffee.

Symptoms of Caffeine Overdose and Caffeine Withdrawal
Effects of Too Much or Too Little

Caffeine is a substance which occurs naturally in several plants or can be chemically synthesized. It is found in relatively high doses in coffee, some soft drinks (e.g., cola), and a variety of medications. It is also found in lesser amounts in tea and chocolate. Three cups of coffee is considered a moderate dose of caffeine for an adult. However, you can best gauge whether or not you are getting too much caffeine by being on the lookout for symptoms of caffeine overdose. If you are trying to cut back on caffeine, you may start experiencing withdrawal symptoms within 12 hours after stopping your intake. Withdrawal symptoms are at their worst 24-48 hours after the last cup of coffee (or other caffeine-containing substance), but can last for a week. For this reason, it's usually better to cut back on caffeine slowly over the space of several days.
Symptoms of Caffeine Overdose

Adults


Insomnia or Difficulty Sleeping
Muscle Twitches or Spasms
Confusion
Losing/Regaining Consciousness
Hallucinations
Dizziness
Convulsions
Increased Urination
Increased Thirst
Fever
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Diarrhea
Difficulty Breathing
Irregular Heartbeat
Rapid Heartbeat
Death

Looks a heck of a lot worse than the symptoms from marijuana that you posted, doesn't it? DOESN'T IT?

Here's the link you always want. Go look for yourself.

http://altmedicine.allinfo-about.com/features/caffeine.html


59 posted on 03/04/2006 4:10:40 AM PST by Supernatural (Lay me doon in the caul caul groon, whaur afore monie mair huv gaun)
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To: 68 grunt; mugs99; Know your rights; winston2; Wolfie; MRMEAN

See my post above this one.


60 posted on 03/04/2006 4:12:35 AM PST by Supernatural (Lay me doon in the caul caul groon, whaur afore monie mair huv gaun)
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To: Supernatural
Note that one of the symptoms of caffeine abuse is death.

You want coffee outlawed and dope legalized? Interesting.

63 posted on 03/04/2006 6:38:03 AM PST by Mojave
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To: Supernatural
Marijuana is safer than coffee, but that doesn't matter to the crusaders because it really isn't about drugs. It's about Sin.
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100 posted on 03/04/2006 1:22:47 PM PST by mugs99 (Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive.)
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