Perceptive Dependence: How Bad is Caffeine?

Author: Emily Antoney Jeromeous

Editors: Shamsia Ahmed and Tharindi Jayatilake

Artist: Aurora Chen

When one considers the stigmatic subject of addiction, our mind tends to revert to thoughts of drugs, alcoholism, and related issues. However, a primary issue that often goes undiscussed revolves around the topic of caffeine addiction. To some degree, a caffeine reliance is acceptable with consideration to different personal circumstances, but this makes it more difficult to answer the pressing question: At what point does caffeine become a problem?