Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world, appearing in beverages and other things. For millions of people, caffeine can quickly become an addiction and cause serious withdrawal symptoms if the person tries to curb the habit. Research is exploring caffeine addiction as a potentially serious disorder which prompts new methods of recovery.

Why it Matters

Johns Hopkins Medicine study may be helpful for caffeine addiction research and looking at mental health disorders. The official collection of recognized mental disorders includes caffeine-induced anxiety disorder and caffeine-related sleep disorders. Results studied show that withdrawal symptoms are likely when people don’t partake of their caffeine mounts, ranging from headaches, tiredness, inability to focus, and flu-like symptoms. Findings are published to help point to a declaration of caffeine withdrawal as an official disorder.

Significant Outcomes

When looking at the research on withdrawal from caffeine, it may be worth seeing it as a diagnosable condition. The outcomes may be significant as 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed annually. This stimulates the central nervous system, which creates feelings of alertness people crave. Caffeine can over-work the adrenals and cause the body to stop connection to its source of energy stores.

Overuse

Caffeine toxicity, or overuse, is linked to agitation, mood swings, and insomnia. This mental fogginess can also erupt. Some people may experience heart rate changes, increased allergies and other issues as well. Some people may also experience withdrawal, tiredness, depression, and nausea when they try to quit.  Caffeine can be a supplement for people in recovery who are looking for something to combat the lethargy but it may lead to crossover addiction to caffeine. To avoid negative effects, it is best to drink lots of water, exercise, and focus on staying healthy with diet and enough rest. These things will be better for you long term than trying to drink more coffee, soda, or caffeinated drinks to stay alert in recovery.

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