Activists Warn of Dangers from Caffeine Addiction


	Activists Warn of Dangers from Caffeine Addiction

Cyber_Ryuapu

3-1-2007 5:50 PM

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coffee, caffeine, health, addiction, activism

Cyber_Ryuapu says:

Is it political correctness gone mad? Is the War on Drugs now taking aim at that morning cup of java?

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