Additionally, the diagnosis of dependence caused much confusion | DSM-5 will not include caffeine use disorder, although research shows that as little as two to three cups of coffee can trigger a withdrawal effect marked by tiredness or sleepiness |
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True compulsive use of caffeine has not been documented |
A withdrawal syndrome characterized by drowsiness, irritability, and headache typically lasts no longer than a day.
11Long-term caffeine use can lead to mild physical dependence | Substance use disorder in DSM-5 combines the DSM-IV categories of substance abuse and substance dependence into a single disorder measured on a continuum from mild to severe |
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