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.
It can be helpful to stay alert, but of course in a moderate dose.. The FDA says taking 1/16th of a teaspoon of caffeine powder is like drinking two cups of coffee. One full teaspoon of caffeine powder contains the equivalent of 25 cups of coffee. Dr. Kevin Noreika, with Johnston Willis Emergency Medicine, says the impact on the body can be traumatic.