Caffeine and alcohol are both legal, psychoactive drugs, and they are addictive. A psychoactive substance is one that has the power to alter mood and behavior. Caffeine is the most widely used self-administered drug in the world, ahead of alcohol, but alcohol abuse takes a greater physical and psychological toll on your body. Caffeine is present in many of the beverages and foods you may consume on a daily basis, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and energy drinks. Alcoholic beverages not only include liquor, but also beer, wine, wine coolers and other fruity, flavorful, pre-mixed concoctions. Taken separately, each substance comes with a set of risks, which multiply and become more prevalent with abuse. Taken together, the risk of physical and psychological harm, up to and including death, increases greatly. If you abuse caffeine, alcohol, or both, consult your doctor.
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