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20+ Harmful Effects of Caffeine
Adapted from and full credit to an excellent article by Caffeine Informer: RESEARCH SHOWING HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE: More than 4 cups of coffee is linked to early death. A Mayo Clinic partnered study found that men who drank more than four 8 fl.oz. cups of coffee...

8 Healthy Alternatives to Coffee
Adapted from and full credit to this great article by Casey Thaler, PaleoHacks.com. Addicted to your morning cup of joe? Try one of these alternatives to coffee to slowly wean yourself off it! Although most of us love the caffeine-soaked buzz of coffee, we also...

Confessions of a Caffeine Addict
We discuss passages from this book during our Tuesday meetings (purchase is optional). Confessions of a Caffeine Addict is a collection of stories written by individuals who share the same problem: addiction to caffeine. Their stories serve as a wake up call. They...

Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America’s #1 Drug
One of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. Nearly 80% of all Americans are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural...

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
We discuss passages of this book during our Thursday meetings. Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by A.A. and 12-Step groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which addicts recover and by which the 12-Step fellowship functions. This...

Caffeine Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Review and Research Agenda
Adapted from and full credit to Steven E. Meredith, Laura M. Juliano, John R. Hughes, and Roland R. Griffiths and Journal of Caffeine Research. This is just a summary. See full article. Summary: Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. In the...

Why do Alcoholics and Addicts Relapse So Often?
See the full version of this excellent article and more ways to avoid relapse. Full credit to Ruben Castenada, Staff Writer for US News. Why do so many alcoholics and addicts in recovery relapse, knowing it could cost them their relationships, their...

Spider on Caffeine
A pharmacologist tested spiders using a range of psychoactive drugs, including caffeine, and found that the drugs affect the size and shape of the web. The photographed webs were woven by the same spider before and after drugging. Learn more by visiting...

Top 25 Peppermint Oil Uses and Benefits
Reprinted from and full credit to Dr. Axe (See full article at www.DrAxe.com) Headaches are a common caffeine withdrawal symptom. Peppermint oil can ease headaches. Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils out there. It can be used...

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