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Caffeine

Category: Stimulant

Caffeine

Legal Status

Legal.

Short-term effects

Mild stimulant. After drinking, effects evident within an hour, lasting 3-4 hours.

Long Term effects

Stomach irritation, irregular heart beat in susceptible individuals after high doses.

Scientific / Trade or Slang Name

Drug is present in products such as Coffee, Chocolate, soft drinks, also Caffeine

Method of use

Swallowed or eaten.