Caffeine
Aliases: coffee
Categories
Summary
Caffeine is a a CNS stimulant, and also the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. It is legal and unregulated in most parts of the world, and is found in many commonly sold products. It has a good safety profile, though regular heavy use can cause physical dependence and contribute to certain medical conditions.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 5-10 minutes
- Duration:
- 1.5-5 hours
- After-effects:
- 3-4 hours
Effects
- elevated heartrate
- increase in cognitive abilities
- physical agitation
- panicked thinking
- racing thoughts
- uncomfortable bodyload