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It powers everything (europe.pub)
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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Why caffeine? I have an ADHD assessment and for the first appointment that was one of the questions, if I drank caffeine and how much if so.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)

    Most people who seek professional help have at one time attempted to self-medicate to resolve their issues.

    Stimulants are what you would self-medicate with for ADHD. Caffeine is a simulant.

    Source: I used to drink up to 3 energy drinks per day to stay on task at work. It was literally killing me

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