Caffeine
2016
Is caffeine a drug?
Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. Caffeine is defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness.
Tea
- Ice Tea- 12 ounces of liquid, 70 mg of caffeine
Coffee
- Brewed Coffee- 5 ounces of liquid, 115 mg of caffeine
Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate- 1 ounce, 20 mg of caffeine
- Milk Chocolate- 1 ounce, 6 mg of caffeine
Soft Drinks
- Mountain Dew - 12 ounces of liquid, 55 mg of caffeine
- Coca- Cola - 12 ounces of liquid, 34 mg of caffeine
- Pepsi - 12 ounces of liquid, 38 mg of caffeine
Energy Drinks
- Monster Energy - 16 ounces of liquid, 160 mg of caffeine
- Rock Star Energy - 8 ounces of liquid, 80 mg of caffeine
- Red Bull Energy- 8.3 ounces of liquid, 80 mg of caffeine
Pain Killers
- Cold Relief- 1 tablet, 30 mg of caffeine
- Excedrin Extra Strength- 2 tablets, 130 mg of caffeine
Examples of caffeine
Where is caffeine?
Caffeine is in tea, coffee, chocolate, many soft drinks, energy drinks and pain relievers and other over-the-counter medications. In its natural form, caffeine tastes very bitter. But most caffeinated drinks have gone through enough processing to camouflage the bitter taste.
What can caffeine cause?
Many people feel that caffeine increases their mental alertness. A High dose of caffeine can cause anxiety, dizziness, headaches, and the jitters. Caffeine can also interfere with normal sleep.