THE MOST COMMONLY ABUSED STIMULANT

Question 1

What is Caffeine?

Answer 1

Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug.

Question 2

SOURCES OF CAFFIENE

Answer 2

Caffiene can be extracted from:
 the bean of the coffee plant
 the leaves of the tea bush
 kola nut
 Other sources include yerba maté, guarana berries,
guayusa, and the yaupon holly

Question 3

caffeine acts as a

Answer 3

central nervous system stimulant, temporarily warding off
drowsiness and restoring alertness.

Question 4

When is caffeine toxic?

Answer 4

Caffeine is toxic at sufficiently high doses, but
ordinary consumption poses few health risks.

Question 5

Health effects of caffeine

Answer 5

Restlessness and shakiness.
Insomnia.
Headaches.
Dizziness.
Fast heart rate.
Dehydration.
Anxiety.
Dependency

Question 6

Symptoms of caffeine overdose in adults may include

Answer 6

Breathing trouble.
Changes in alertness.
Agitation,
Confusion
Hallucinations.