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 pills are concentrated forms of caffeine and provide energy after they are swallowed. Pills range in dosage, but are generally sold over the counter between 100 and 250 mg. Caffeine pills are not classified as addictive, as other are stimulants such as heroin or cocaine, because they do not produce a compulsion for usage, explains the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.