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Slated@vlemmy.net to World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago

Caffeine can be effectively used instead of adderall for concentration

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Caffeine can be effectively used instead of adderall for concentration

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Slated@vlemmy.net to World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago
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Caffeine Makes Good Substitute For Adderall In College Students
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Many college students misuse prescription stimulants like Adderall. But a new study from the University of Wyoming finds that caffeine may be a safe and…
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    Hmm that’s a good point, however the article you linked said that they are unlikely to be lethal even if probably unsafe for part of the population. It is essentially an energy drink and should be seen as such

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      The study I posted in my initial comment notes how easy it is to reach near lethal levels for a healthy adult (second article, as well as myself, notes that most folks aren’t healthy) with the current trend of supplements, powders, and additives in other foods. Other studies have noted that high/toxic levels of caffeine can and does lead to varying types of death, including suicide, but also major cardiovascular issues.

      We don’t take it seriously enough, but we’ve always done this. Used to put cocaine in cola too. Regulations just haven’t caught up with it yet.

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