Due to the popularity of drinking coffee, the effects of caffeine addiction are sometimes difficult to diagnose. Nervousness, irritability, and lack of concentration are symptoms that often go unnoticed and untreated and can be as debilitating as illegal drug use. And while most people wouldn't hesitate to say no to a dose of amphetamines, barbiturates, or narcotics like cocaine or heroin, the average American eagerly consumes 3 cups of coffee every day! It's easy to develop a habit of drinking two to three cups of hot java -- just enough for a quick morning jumpstart or to keep going nonstop on the job. However, most longtime users experience coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms similar to those experienced by illegal drug abusers, which can make quitting nearly impossible. The "must have" cup of early morning brew becomes a mainstay as the body craves its daily fix.
Like nicotine, cocaine and morphine, caffeine is an alkaloid derived from a nitrogen-containing organic base obtained from plants. Contained primarily in coffee beans, dark tea leaves, kola nuts, and exotic plants such as the yerba mate and guarana; it is a psychotic stimulant which affects the central nervous system, brain, heart, and gastrointestinal system. The innocent cup of Joe casually consumed to wake up or stay alert after a sleepless night can be as habit forming and addictive as alcohol, nicotine or cocaine. Found not only in coffee, tea, colas and energy drinks, but also in cold remedies, pain relievers and even some soaps and shampoos, caffeine is a legal, yet lethal drug which can result in altered mental and behavioral patterns when used regularly and over an extended period of time. Like illegal drugs, habitually drinking this intoxicating brew produces coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, headaches, increased urination and an abnormally rapid, slow or irregular heart beat. Habitual drinkers may experience adverse physical and mental symptoms which mimic or camouflage other serious medical conditions while the true source of the ailment goes undiscovered -- perhaps for a lifetime.
Almost anyone can become addicted. Large amounts of caffeine consumed over a long period of time build up in the human body. Within 45 minutes of consumption, it is absorbed into the stomach and from the small intestine, distributed throughout the body's tissues and vital organs, usually within three to four hours in a healthy adult. As caffeine travels to the heart, brain, liver and circulatory system, it causes mood changes, irritability, nervousness, muscle spasms and even respiratory alkalosis. Adverse effects also include gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers and acid reflux disease; and may be linked to male infertility, fibrocystic breast disease in women, and pancreatic and bladder cancer.
Adults who consume large amounts on a regular basis experience caffeine highs which last temporarily, only to produce lows or crashes minutes or hours later. Over an extended period of time, habitual drinkers can develop increased tolerance and require even more caffeine to feed the addiction. And so begins a vicious cycle of dependency to coax the body into alertness, followed by addiction withdrawal symptoms as the body uses up its drug supply, resulting in even greater dependency to soothe ruthless cravings. Anyone experiencing the effects of caffeine addiction must realize that consuming any substance which is harmful to the body, regardless of its legality or social acceptance, violates Biblical scripture. 1 Corinthians 6:12 says, "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Although consuming several cups of coffee is perfectly legal and socially acceptable, its apparent harmful and addictive affects on the human body should be ample reason to abstain." Good health is no guarantee, but eliminating bad habits and controlling what the body consumes is a step in the right direction.
While there are a myriad of twelve-step programs available for common drug, alcohol, and substance abuse, overcoming the effects of caffeine addiction may require a similar approach. However, finding a program solely dedicated to rehabilitation from coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms is unlikely. To overcome the effects of caffeine addiction and rid the body of its debilitating effects, individuals may try prayer and meditation or other proven methods which alter negative behavior patterns. Adopting new diet and lifestyle changes which eliminate addictive drinks and foods and the environment which fosters their use is also helpful. Going on a three-day detoxification fast to break the effects of caffeine and lessen coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms will help purge the body of accumulated toxins and reduce the amount stored within soft tissues and vital organs. Convincing a spouse or coworker to join in the anti-coffee war will also increase the chances of winning. Once withdrawal symptoms have decreased, a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared raw or steamed, will help rebuild the body and reduce cravings. Totally eliminating coffee (including decaffeinated) and drinking up to eight 8-ounce glasses of distilled water daily will help flush the kidneys and bladder of caffeine buildup. To stay free from the effects of caffeine addiction, fill coffee breaks with busy work such as paying bills online, writing in a personal journal, or planning an exotic vacation. These simple diet and lifestyle changes will eventually free the body of coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms and allow it to experience newly found health and longevity without dependence on a cup of caffeine.
Like nicotine, cocaine and morphine, caffeine is an alkaloid derived from a nitrogen-containing organic base obtained from plants. Contained primarily in coffee beans, dark tea leaves, kola nuts, and exotic plants such as the yerba mate and guarana; it is a psychotic stimulant which affects the central nervous system, brain, heart, and gastrointestinal system. The innocent cup of Joe casually consumed to wake up or stay alert after a sleepless night can be as habit forming and addictive as alcohol, nicotine or cocaine. Found not only in coffee, tea, colas and energy drinks, but also in cold remedies, pain relievers and even some soaps and shampoos, caffeine is a legal, yet lethal drug which can result in altered mental and behavioral patterns when used regularly and over an extended period of time. Like illegal drugs, habitually drinking this intoxicating brew produces coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, headaches, increased urination and an abnormally rapid, slow or irregular heart beat. Habitual drinkers may experience adverse physical and mental symptoms which mimic or camouflage other serious medical conditions while the true source of the ailment goes undiscovered -- perhaps for a lifetime.
Almost anyone can become addicted. Large amounts of caffeine consumed over a long period of time build up in the human body. Within 45 minutes of consumption, it is absorbed into the stomach and from the small intestine, distributed throughout the body's tissues and vital organs, usually within three to four hours in a healthy adult. As caffeine travels to the heart, brain, liver and circulatory system, it causes mood changes, irritability, nervousness, muscle spasms and even respiratory alkalosis. Adverse effects also include gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers and acid reflux disease; and may be linked to male infertility, fibrocystic breast disease in women, and pancreatic and bladder cancer.
Adults who consume large amounts on a regular basis experience caffeine highs which last temporarily, only to produce lows or crashes minutes or hours later. Over an extended period of time, habitual drinkers can develop increased tolerance and require even more caffeine to feed the addiction. And so begins a vicious cycle of dependency to coax the body into alertness, followed by addiction withdrawal symptoms as the body uses up its drug supply, resulting in even greater dependency to soothe ruthless cravings. Anyone experiencing the effects of caffeine addiction must realize that consuming any substance which is harmful to the body, regardless of its legality or social acceptance, violates Biblical scripture. 1 Corinthians 6:12 says, "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Although consuming several cups of coffee is perfectly legal and socially acceptable, its apparent harmful and addictive affects on the human body should be ample reason to abstain." Good health is no guarantee, but eliminating bad habits and controlling what the body consumes is a step in the right direction.
While there are a myriad of twelve-step programs available for common drug, alcohol, and substance abuse, overcoming the effects of caffeine addiction may require a similar approach. However, finding a program solely dedicated to rehabilitation from coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms is unlikely. To overcome the effects of caffeine addiction and rid the body of its debilitating effects, individuals may try prayer and meditation or other proven methods which alter negative behavior patterns. Adopting new diet and lifestyle changes which eliminate addictive drinks and foods and the environment which fosters their use is also helpful. Going on a three-day detoxification fast to break the effects of caffeine and lessen coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms will help purge the body of accumulated toxins and reduce the amount stored within soft tissues and vital organs. Convincing a spouse or coworker to join in the anti-coffee war will also increase the chances of winning. Once withdrawal symptoms have decreased, a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared raw or steamed, will help rebuild the body and reduce cravings. Totally eliminating coffee (including decaffeinated) and drinking up to eight 8-ounce glasses of distilled water daily will help flush the kidneys and bladder of caffeine buildup. To stay free from the effects of caffeine addiction, fill coffee breaks with busy work such as paying bills online, writing in a personal journal, or planning an exotic vacation. These simple diet and lifestyle changes will eventually free the body of coffee addiction withdrawal symptoms and allow it to experience newly found health and longevity without dependence on a cup of caffeine.
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