How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

I’m way past the line of moderation

I know I drink too much caffeine. I don’t need a doctor or an independent study to tell me that. Don’t let that worry you (necessarily), I’ve had “consumption” issues my whole life. I’ve had problems with food, nicotine, sugar, alcohol, and drugs. Why would caffeine be any different?

One day while on a SMART Recovery Zoom meeting, I mentioned to the group that I thought I was overdoing it with caffeine. What struck me immediately was the reaction from the group. There was a lot of head nodding in solidarity, and a collective groan from all of those that could relate. It was obvious that I was not the only one dealing with a mean caffeine addiction.

These newer energy drinks may be better for you than Red Bull or Monster, but they can still pack up to 200mg of caffeine

Like alcohol, I don’t drink caffeine like a typical person. I drink it for its desired effect, and I drink a lot of it — quickly. I typically drink (chug) 3 to 4 energy drinks per day, each containing about 200 mg of caffeine.