How To Quit Caffeine Without Withdrawals, According To A Doctor

by Elizabeth Gulino

Some of us (myself included) can't imagine starting the day without a cup (or three) of coffee. Not only is it part of our daily routine, but it also just makes us feel good — awake, of course, and a little sharper, a little more "on."

But like all things that seem too good to be true, our sweet, sweet bean juice may come with a few cons.

Namely: Caffeine is a drug. Like many drugs, it's addictive. It has the power to change your brain chemicals, especially dopamine, which can boost alertness and concentration, says Robert Graham, MD, co-founder of FRESH Med, an integrative health practice in New York City.

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