Young People – Caffeine

Caffeine naturally occurs in plants such as tea, coffee and cocoa and is also added to energy drinks, and some other substances such as painkillers.  It can temporarily ward off drowsiness and restore alertness, and is so ubiquitous we rarely think of it as a drug.

Highland Substance Awareness Toolkit

Information source on the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.

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