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1	On addiction Please, comparing caffeine to amphetamines is just plain ridiculous. I'm not even trying to argue with you on that, it's not even like comparing kratom or codeine to IV heroin. As I said, adenosine is a inhibitor neurotransmitter, it has to lower dopamine levels to reduce arousal and promote sleep, it's inhibition will instead rise it a bit obviously. But that doesn't mean anything in term of pleasurable effects. Isopropylphenidate, a light version of methylphenidate (Ritalin), it's the most sub…	/r/TheRedPill	24/05/16 11:04 PM
1	On addiction Caffeine is a stimulant, yes. But it's an indirect one. It doesn't work directly with dopamine or noradrenaline like amphetamines or cocaine do. It does just antagonize adenosine receptors, which (adenosine) is a inhibitory neurotransmitter that promotes sleep. Caffeine action on dopamine levels aren't even remotely comparable to other NDRA or NDRI stimulants, which directly boost dopamine levels, and that's the reason why it doesn't give you any euphoria. You can become dependent to it, build t…	/r/TheRedPill	24/05/16 10:07 PM