Why Doesn’t Caffeine Affect Me Anymore? Dangerous Addiction

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Caffeine is a stimulant that most people use to wake up or stay awake. It is also the world’s most popular psychoactive drug, with around 90% of adults consuming it on a daily basis.

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How does caffeine work?

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If you’re looking for a quick fix of energy or keeping yourself awake during an important event, then caffeine will be able to do the trick.

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However, if you suffer from any kind of mental health issues such as depression or panic attacks, drinking coffee could make things worse thanks to withdrawal symptoms and rebound effects.

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One possible cause for why you don’t feel caffeinated after drinking coffee could simply be due to tolerance – so what does tolerance mean in terms of caffeine and why does it occur?

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Why does caffeine affects me less?

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