Cornelius and Soul Train's syndicator targeted 24 markets outside of Chicago to carry the show, but stations in only eight other citiesâAtlanta, Birmingham, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Franciscoâpurchased the program, which began airing on a weekly basis on October 2, 1971.
While not as addictive as some street drugs, caffeine pills can become habit forming because they are stimulants, provide energy and, in some cases, may alter moods. Because of the adverse side effects, most caffeine or energy pills display warning labels to the consumer.
Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants in the world. Though studies and opinions fall on both sides of the debate, pregnant and breastfeeding women are typically told that caffeine consumption is okay as long as caffeine is consumed in moderation. During a recent interview with Dr. Ruth Lawrence published in the Journal of Caffeine Research, caffeine is safe for breastfeeding women, but during the first few weeks of life, caffeine consumption should be limited to no more than 300mg of caffeine or about 2 small cups of coffee from all sources.