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.
Energy drinks are generally safe, but like most things, you should drink them in moderation. Because caffeine is a stimulant -- consuming a lot of it can lead to heart palpitations, anxiety and insomnia -- it also can make you feel jittery and irritable.Over time, caffeine can become addictive.ere are some of the ingredients you may find in popular energy drinks and what they do in the body: 1  Ephedrine-A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. 2  It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants, but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart.