Johns Hopkins University has announced that caffeine withdrawal will be included in the list of addiction disorders in the upcoming edition of the main handbook used by clinicians in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders, the DSM-5.
Is caffeine a harmful drug? I think that this depends on the individual. It definitely in known not to be good for young people, but it has many benefits for adults. One major harm, however, is dependence or abuse, as with any substance, which can lead to health problems from its overuse. These problems may include sleep disruption and possibly weight gain related to caffeinated drinks which contain sugar or milk products.
Link: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press_releases/2004/09_29_04.html
To find out if you might need to cut down on your intake of caffeine, visit:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600
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