There are times when old wives' tales or urban legends are based in reality. This is probably never more true than in the case of a potential caffeine addiction. It seems to be a fact that millions of people around the world do not function well at all without their morning cup of caffeine-laden tea or coffee.
However is such a need truly a caffeine addiction, or is it a psychological habit? In truth, the jury is still out on this question. Despite years of research involving thousands of hours and untold millions of dollars, the positives and negatives of caffeine continue to be open for debate.