Your brain produces a
chemical called adenosine. When adenosine binds to the adenosine
receptors in your brain, it causes all the activity to slow down and
it makes you tired. Caffeine has a structure that is very similar to
adenosine, so it binds to the adenosine receptors instead. This
causes two things. (1) The activity in your cells does not decrease;
it increases. (2) The blood vessels in your brain constrict. Your
body sees all this increased activity, and it thinks that it's in danger. So the
pituitary gland sends messages to the adrenaline gland to produce adrenaline. The adrenaline causes
your heart rate to increase and your liver to release more sugar into your bloodstream so that you have more energy.
Side Effects
Physical restlessness, nervousness,
excitement, insomnia, flushed face, increased urination, hard time digesting,
muscle twitching, rambling thoughts and speech, rapid or
irregular heartbeat, periods where you do not feel
tired at all.
Remedies
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Caffeine.
DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and
referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals
to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis
centers throughout the United States. Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and
Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services. Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective
drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation. Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent
drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness
efforts.