Somehow, I missed this announcement last January.
Apparently, caffeine addiction is a mental disorder. Who knew?
Oh, but that's probably only applicable to those long-haul truck drivers who pop No-Doz like M&M's, right?
"...studies had demonstrated that people who take in as little as a hundred milligrams of caffeine per day—about the amount in half a cup of coffee—can acquire a physical dependence that would trigger withdrawal symptoms."
Oh.
"The studies suggested five clusters of common withdrawal symptoms:
• Headache
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Depression or irritability
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Flulike symptoms including nausea, muscle pain, and stiffness"
How long can it last?
"Peak unpleasantness occurred within the first two days, but other symptoms could continue for as long as nine days."
I hate that Dr. Griffith.
