Caffeine and Related Xanthines

use of caffeine and related substance in US and worldwide

products that contain caffeine and the average dose they provide

examples of other xanthines (lecture)

common effects of caffeine and related compounds
    1) on the body

    2) on behavior/psychological functioning

    3) on the brain (how does it work, brain chemicals affected and how,
        where does it exert its effects)

characteristics of caffeine absorption, distribution, metabolism and half-life

factors which can alter half-life

medical uses for caffeine and related drugs & how these relate to body effects

positive and negative effects on performance

side-effects

excessive dose effects (caffeinism)

possible health (including mental health) risks ( & degree to which there is evidence for those risks)

risks to fetus or pregnancy; effects during nursing

withdrawal symptoms