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.
While caffeine in moderation is considered safe for teenagers, as little as 100 milligrams of caffeine per day can lead to dependency. A dependency can result in withdrawal symptoms if your body is not supplied with the caffeine it has become used to receiving. Your personal sensitivities toward caffeine should determine if 100 milligrams per day is safe or too much.