Surprising Science — March 24, 2014

“Caffeine Intoxication” and Other Drawbacks of Our Favorite Drug

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It’s Monday, and after a relaxing weekend it’s time for coffee. A lot of coffee. But do you know what can happen if you drink too much?

There’s such a thing as “caffeine intoxication,” and it can make you feel as if you’re going crazy. Watch this video from DNews to learn about the drawbacks of too much caffeine:

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