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Do people habituate to the effects of caffeine? if not, why do we seem to to other drugs, whereas coffee always seems to give people a boost.
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Yes: Over time and chronic use, you will have tolerance to caffeine. You will need to have more quantity of the same drink or more frequently or more caffeinated drink.
Answered 10/2/2012
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