After the war, Samuel Adams used his revolutionary credentials to secure positions in the new government. He served a term as senator in the 1780s and as governor in the 1790s, but he was no longer the commanding figure he had once been. He led a quiet life until his death at age 81.
One very serious risk with regard to taking muscle relaxers is that they can impair your thinking and functioning, due to their sedative effect. It is common to feel drowsy as a result of taking these, as well as lightheaded, unsteady on your feet or less alert than normal.
First, a little biology. As your neurons fire throughout the day, a neurochemical called adenosine builds up in your body. The nervous system uses special receptors to monitor your bodyâs adenosine levels. As the day wears on, more and more adenosine passes through those receptorsâand it makes you sleepy.tâs one of the reasons you get tired at night. Caffeine, however, is a stealthy impersonator. Itâs the same size and shape as adenosine, and when you sip your morning joe, your adenosine receptors canât tell the difference.