sherman23

I have heard alot of people mention not drinking caffeine, but it seems like I am drinking more than usual. Two cups at home, then one at work. I feel dehydrated. Tonight I am staying up to pick up my fiancee at 4 am, (overnight shift). Not drinking caffeine this early, but......what's this coffee thing all about. I am definitely substituting, but it's not as bad as drinking alcohol right?

ZoeM

I'd like to know this too. I know drinking coffee in the first few days of quitting is bad for you, but other than that??

Lightning Bug

Some people think caffeine is a mind altering substance that is addictive. Some people don't agree with that. Its up there with nicotine. My belief on the subject is to each their own. A few cups of coffee or a fifth of Jack. I 'll take the Joe.

ZoeM

Oh Thanks for explaining. I think giving up alcohol is enough for me.

DecBaby

Of course caffeine and nicotine are still drugs.

But in my opinion they're the lesser of other evils.

I drink coffee and smoke cigs. Does that mean I'm not in recovery? Absolutely not.

ZoeM

Right there with ya Decbaby

Dano1975

I love coffee, most research these days points towards caffeine in moderation being actually healthy. I used to grab a 12 pack of Coors Light after work, now I treat myself to an iced coffee. I think obsessing on relatively harmless substances just makes staying away from the deadly ones harder, kind of like dieting and NEVER allowing a little bowl of ice cream as a treat. I know I'll never wrap my car around a tree after a latte..