Dr. Roland Griffiths of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine runs a clinic for overcoming caffeine dependence. While reading today's newspaper, I came across an article, reprinted from the Baltimore Sun, that describes Caffeine addiction as a growing problem. I found this line interesting:

The drug disappears quickly - typically within 12 hours to 24 hours. This, says Griffiths, explains why coffee is so often a morning ritual: "People are actually waking up in withdrawal."

Another article at MSNBC.com gives a couple statistics to caffeine withdrawl: "Experiments have shown that 50 percent of people got headaches when their java was taken away and 13 percent were sick enough to lose time at work."

The National Soft Drink Association isn't happy with Griffith, especially with his claim that caffeine doesn't affect the flavor of soda drinks, but is used to addict consumers.

So, is he an honest scientist who does valid research? Or does he want people to believe they are addicted to get them into his clinic? Based on my personal experience I agree with his findings, especially because they are in harmony with The Word of Wisdom, a code of health in my faith. See more of Griffith's findings/claims here: http://www.caffeinedependence.org/caffeine_dependence.html

5:11:06 PM  #