1. Caffeine Is it really safe? Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

2. Caffeine facts  Caffeine is a drug! › It is a stimulant  Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world › 85% of Americans use it every day Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

3. What four places does caffeine naturally come from?  Kola nuts  Cacao seeds  Coffee beans  Tea leaves Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

4. Taken in small amounts the benefits are:  More energy  Concentrate longer  Ease headaches Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

5. Taken in large amounts the negative effects of caffeine are:  Anxious  Irritable  Harder to sleep  Increase pulse rate  Increase blood pressure  Heart problems  Kidneys produce more urine  Dehydration  Weight gain  Addictive Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

6. What are some items that contain caffeine?  Coffee  Decaf coffee  Hot tea  Iced tea  Some sodas  Chocolate  Hot chocolate  Energy drinks  Energy shots  New things that have added caffeine: › Water Joe › Gum › Mints › Candy bars › Breath strips Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

7. Caffeine Tolerance  Regular caffeine users build up a tolerance to caffeine.  If there is an increase in tolerance for caffeine, what does the user need to do to get that “high/buzz” from the caffeine? › Drink more  Excessive caffeine use can lead to caffeine addiction Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012

8. Withdrawal from caffeine addiction  Cold turkey To stop the use of an addicted drug without weaning or tapering off.  Withdrawal symptoms of caffeine: › Headache › Sleeplessness › Shaking/jittery › Irritable/crabby