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It has always been interesting to me that (at least in America) this particular drug dependence is something we joke lightly about ("don't talk to me before I'v
by whipoodle 9y ago
It has always been interesting to me that (at least in America) this particular drug dependence is something we joke lightly about ("don't talk to me before I've had my coffee"). And of course it's much less serious than other forms of dependence, but it still seems not particularly good to me. I try to refrain from having caffeine often so that it still has an effect when I drink a coffee.
- revelation 9y agoWhy does caffeine "dependence" concern you? It's extremely harmless and for the vast majority of the population the sole remaining effect is that of a very slight laxative. Frankly, people drinking coffee over sugary beverages is a public health win.
- jrs95 9y agoAnd since most people are constipated, even that's probably a good thing!
- spraak 9y agoIf you're curious about an in depth answer to why it is concerning, check out Andrew Weil's Marriage of the Sun and the Moon.
- Double_a_92 9y ago> effect is that of a very slight laxative That's why I had to stop. Over time the effect bacame "non-slight". That wasn't convenient for my 1h commute...
- chris_7 9y agoHow many people are actually drinking black coffee instead of some Starbucks ~1000kcal... thing?