title: Caffeine: implications of recent research for clinical practice.
abstract: Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that has come under increasing scrutiny due to its effects on the health and mental health of those who consume it. This article summarizes the physiological effects of caffeine, reviews recent research on behavioral and mood changes associated with consumption, and discusses clinical implications for the mental health professional. Data on caffeine consumption and principal sources of caffeine are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000139:chemically induced; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D002110:Caffeine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D013806:Theophylline / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine; D013806:Theophylline