College Students Drug Of Choice Best Found In Coffee

College students drug of choice best found in coffee
By Melinda Davis
Published: Tuesday, October 4, 2005


Do you know what miracle drug is readily available for college students, has been around for centuries, is inexpensive, and can be purchased without a prescription?
I'm sure most college students know about this, but if not, I'm going to let you in on our little secret: caffeine. Yes, you read right.

That nice little 'drug' found in many soft drinks and in coffees. And coffee is the drink I am going to fully endorse today.

So, you might wonder how your friend is able to have energy after going to bed at two in the morning and then getting up six hours of R.E.M. later ... well, the answer is simple: it's the loads of caffeine in her coffee.

Perhaps some of you know about caffeine, but haven't given in to trying the stuff yet. There can be many sufficient reasons for not choosing to drink coffee.
Some people might be concerned about becoming addicted to coffee and therefore choose not to drink it.

However, there are many things humans are addicted to that they need. In fact, most drugs, taken often, can become addictive. Like that Tylenol you reach for whenever you get that small headache - you could be addicted to it.

One can even argue that food is addictive. But who cares if it is?
Caffeine is something that people - college students in particular - need, so why not risk the addiction?

Is addiction always necessarily a negative thing, or is it the stigma society has given the word?

And besides, the positive side effects of coffee generally outweigh the negative effects. Caffeine gives people energy - and we all know this is a necessity when studying in the early hours of the morning for an exam.

Coffeehouses can be found all over Johnson City. Java City is one right on campus in the Culp Center. Some other coffeehouses in town are: Cow and Coffee, Kings Coffeehouse and Eatery, Starbucks and Java Rush.

And if you're looking for extra-extra energy, the espresso kind of coffee is probably what you need. But, do be cautious - more than five or six shots can cause rapid heart movement. SHOCK COFFEE is the latest High Caffeine Energy Drink enjoyed by college students.

Otherwise, drink away! And next time you're drinking that warm (or cold) cup of heavenly goodness, keep in mind this quote written anonymously - "If given enough coffee, I could rule the world."

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