Smoking and adolescents

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A research about smoking and adolescent wellness and risks

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Tiziana Caffeine is one of the most consumed drinks in the World , and the crystalline substance was first separated in the early part of the 19th century (ARF , 2007 . Caffeine by itself appears white in color and tastes bitter . It is derived

from the Arabic word Arabic work `qahweh or from the Turkish word `kahveh . During the medieval period , coffee spread from the Northern African Region (where it was grown ) to Europe through Arabia and Turkey . It became a well-known drink in Europe early during the 17th and 18th century (ARF , 2007 . It was grown in several portions of the World such as the Caribbean and Indonesia during the 18th century , for consumption in the West (ARF , 2007 . Caffeine was isolated in tea leaves , coffee seeds and cocoa seeds . The amount of caffeine contained in coffee seeds is more than that contained in tea leaves . Tea leaves contain about 3 .5 of caffeine (ARF , 2007 . For that reason , a cup of tea will contain less amount of caffeine compared to that of a glass of coffee . In the US , about 66 of the caffeine users consume coffee , whereas 16 consume it from tea and /or sodas (ARF , 2007 . Students frequently consume sodas , drinking chocolate medications and special of the coffee beverage . About 80 to 98 of all the people in the US consume coffee . About one-third o the population consumes more than 200 mg of caffeine every day (which is slightly more than 2 cups of coffee (Engebretsen , 2001 . Most of users of coffee consume it for its mild stimulating effect , without developing any problem . However , some individuals develop a maladaptive or abnormal pattern of use resulting in several problems such as abuse , tolerance withdrawal , addiction and toxicity (Moore , 2004 . Caffeine abuse can begin in adolescents , teenagers , early adulthood and middle-aged groups The incidence is increasing in school and college students these days (Moore , 2004 . Studies have demonstrated that girls more often than boys abuse caffeine (in the form of chocolates and alcohol (Greenberg 1999 . A survey conducted amongst college students demonstrated that about 17 of the students consumed about 5 to 10 glasses of bevarges containing caffeine on a daily basis (Grafton , 1991

Many students are utilizing caffeine as a mood-altering drug to stay awake during nights for studying or to remain attentive during class hours . Many students may like the slightly bitter taste of caffeine or the instant boost of energy provided by the drink . In the world caffeine is the most widely utilized mood-elevating drug . More than 80 of the adult population in the world utilize caffeine as a beverage in coffee , soda , tea or drinking chocolate (Gates , 2000 . On an average an adult consumes...