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Substance abuse. Caffeine.

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Reviews the history, pharmacological properties, and effects of caffeine products. Discussion examines how this psychoactive drug is habitually perceived as a mild stimulant as opposed to an actual drug. Discussion uncovers how caffeine is restricted more by supply and demand than regulation, and st...

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Other Authors: Tullos, Jon M. (Director, Producer), Blevins, Gregory A. (Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: University Park, IL : Governors State University, 2000.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Substance abuse.
Caffeine habit.
Caffeine > Physiological effect.
Polytoxicomanie.
Caféine > Effets physiologiques.
lectures.
Lectures.
Conférences.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Reviews the history, pharmacological properties, and effects of caffeine products. Discussion examines how this psychoactive drug is habitually perceived as a mild stimulant as opposed to an actual drug. Discussion uncovers how caffeine is restricted more by supply and demand than regulation, and students compare how the social status of caffeine contrasts dramatically with that of alcohol and tobacco. The lesson concludes with a discussion of concerns related to caffeine use.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed January 13, 2021).
"Current concepts."
Physical Description:1 online resource (59 minutes)
Playing Time:00:58:10