Middle Elementary
Caffeine
caffeine illustration

Caffeine has been around for hundreds of years. Today, caffeine can be found be in coffee, chocolate, tea, and some soda and energy drinks.

Drinks with caffeine are very popular because they can help make you feel more awake for a short period of time.

Caffeine is a drug. In small amounts, it can be used to treat health problems.

It’s not illegal or as harmful as other drugs like cocaine or nicotine. However, too much caffeine can be dangerous. It can make you feel sick and make it hard to fall asleep at night.

 

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