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A Latent Addiction MAG
I have recently been diagnosed with an addiction - to coffee. And I am not alone. This is a problem among Americans of all ages. The coffee shop has become a social staple in our culture. Its enticing aroma, cozy and inviting atmosphere, and sophisticated-sounding menu are difficult to resist, especially if you struggle with an addiction like mine.
But, when you look past the leather couches and coffees named after European cities, all you’ll find is coffee, milk, and a little caramel sauce. Anyone can buy an espresso maker and a container of CoffeeMate and create the same drink that, say, Starbucks does, for a lot less. The only difference between your homemade coffee and Starbucks is that they put it in a cute cup and throw on some whipped cream to convince us that we are treating ourselves to a well-deserved respite from the rigors of everyday life. And we believe them, too, and buy into the idea that drinking their coffee improves our quality of life.
So, next time “white chocolate mocha” begins echoing in your mind, you’ll have to make a decision: will you continue to be one of the millions of brainwashed Americans who live for their next trip to Starbucks, or will you rise above it? My advice: dare to resist and just say no.
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i think that this article is pretty good becuase i never new that coffee was addictive
lolz
coffee and cigarettes
good film and great combination
and i really do like the sophisticated menu like names
funny article
i agree with you. i think coffee is used like it is a drug. i think half of the time it dosent even work. I think that we as people should make a tatic to motivate ourselves and not necssesarily keep running to coffee every time we get. It's ok to drink coffee every once in a while but not to be so dependent on it.
So just think, is that the onlt thing you can do to get pumped up?
Lately I've developed quite the coffee problem haha. Yesterday alone, I downed 3 pots. Then got extremely sick and realized that maybe 3 cups is enough for a day. I have a 3 month old daughter, so coffee and cigarettes do come in handy. And when I'm brainstorming for a story, article, some type of writing....I've learned that my writers block goes away if I sit outside with a cup of coffee and a smoke. :)
I'm not justifying either habit/addiction, just admitting that they are both pretty strong and I can't resist. I hate smoking, but addictions love to be fed.
I agree, but you do have to understand that mine and your past drug addictions may be severe to us because we've been there. Maybe this author hasn't really had a severe addiction. Instead of feining for a cocaine fix, she feins for a caffiene fix.
Thats what sucks about some people...addiction is addiction and the severity of the addiction differs from person to person based on experience.
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Favorite Quote:
You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. - Dr. Seuss
Are you serious?
What's next - reading addiction?
Oh, my God. Seriously? People have gotten tired of saying "MARIJUANA IS bAD!!11" so now they've turned to caffeine.
It's a VERY MILD addiction, at best, easy to break. This is so ridiculous.