Caffeine Summary

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Encyclopedia Articles (8)

3,171 words, approx. 11 pages
Caffeine Caffeine is the world's most widely used behaviorally active drug. More than 80 percent of adults in North America consume caffeine regularly. Average per capita caffeine intakes in th... Read more
1,365 words, approx. 5 pages
Caffeine Caffeine is a chemical found in the beans, seeds, leaves, or bark of many plants. Caffeine is considered a chemical stimulant of the nervous system. A chemical stimulant speeds things up both... Read more
4,994 words, approx. 17 pages
Caffeine OFFICIAL NAMES: Caffeine STREET NAMES: None DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS: Not scheduled, stimulant Overview Doubtlessly the most widely used drug today, caffeine is consumed daily by 90% of the world... Read more
809 words, approx. 3 pages
Caffeine Caffeine is a naturally occurring drug belonging to a group of compounds called alkaloids. It has a molecular weight of 194.19 and is composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. It is... Read more
699 words, approx. 3 pages
Caffeine Caffeine is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. It makes people more alert, less drowsy, and improves coordination. When combined with certain pain relievers and medicines for ... Read more
797 words, approx. 3 pages
Caffeine Caffeine is an alkaloid found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and other natural foods. It is also a component of cola soft drinks. Caffeine has been a part of the human diet for many centuries and... Read more
1,026 words, approx. 4 pages
Caffeine Overview Caffeine (kaf-EEN) is an organic base that occurs naturally in a number of plant products, including coffee beans, tea leaves, and kola nuts. It occurs as a fleecy white crystalline ... Read more
4,167 words, approx. 14 pages
Caffeine What Kind of Drug Is It? Caffeine is a natural stimulant. A stimulant is a substance that increases the activity of a living organism or one of its parts. Caffeine was named after the shrubby... Read more