Meet the "New" Speed
Read this about the so-called energy drinks, which, when fed to laboratory rats causes anxiety, agitation, and attempts to order food at Waffle House®. The word energy in energy drinks is a definite misnomer, since caffeine provides no energy whatsoever to the human body on the cellular level. Caffeine is a billion-dollar industry, and attempts to expose its effects are quieted quicker than a bill introduced by Nancy Pelosi. One effect is similar to alcohol in that it may cause one to become more outgoing, talkative, and sociable, even though alcohol is a depressant, while caffeine is a stimulant. In defense of "The V" who lives in an uninhabitable state in the winter months otherwise know as Vermont, caffeine in the form of hot coffee can be most useful for keeping hands warm, de-icing the windshield, and preventing blood vessels from freezing. Don't look for energy, that's all. Like my grandmama used to say, "For a headache, throw the aspirin over your shoulder and drink the water."