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2014

Format:	Book
Author:	Carpenter, Murray, author.
Title:	Caffeinated : how our daily habit helps, hurts, and hooks us / Murray Carpenter.
Publisher, Date:	New York, New York : Hudson Street Press, 2014.
Description:	xviii, 270 pages ; 24 cm
Summary:	The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And "Caffeinated "reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
Subjects:	Caffeine habit. Caffeine -- Health aspects. Coffee drinking. Drug abuse -- Government policy.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	A bitter white powder -- Traditional caffeine. The cradle of caffeine culture ; All the tea in China ; High on the mountain ; Building a better cup of coffee ; Pulling the lever -- Modern caffeine. The first Red Bull was a Coke ; Hot caffeine ; China white ; From Stacker to Sunkist -- Caffeinated body, caffeinated brain. The athletes' favorite drug ; Joe for GIs ; Insomnia, anxiety, and panic ; Therapeutic doses -- Corralling caffeine. Unleashing the beasts ; Behind the label ; Showdown.
LCCN:	2013044492
ISBN:	9781594631382 (hbk.) 1594631387 (hbk.)
Other Number:	863854585
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Control Number:	428316
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Call Number:	362.299 Carpente

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