Caffeine Shapes Brain to Make Us Buzz

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Caffeine is in many things like coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate. A lot of people say they need it to start their day. But why does it make us feel better? Scientists did a study to find out. They gave volunteers caffeine tablets and watched their brains using a special scanner. The study showed that caffeine changes our brains by boosting a chemical called dopamine. This chemical makes us want things that make us happy. Unlike drugs like cocaine, caffeine increases the number of places where dopamine can attach in our brains, making us feel awake and alert. But is caffeine addictive? The scientists say no, as it doesn't lead to harmful patterns like other addictive drugs. In fact, moderate caffeine intake can have health benefits.

Questions

1- What is the primary chemical affected by caffeine in the brain?

2- According to the study, how does caffeine differ from drugs like cocaine in its effect on dopamine receptors?

3- Is caffeine considered addictive according to the scientists in the passage?

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Parts of this lesson are based on: An article Voice of America..