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Case Study of Soda Dependence
Kromann and Nielson described a 40-year-old woman whose caffeine use escalated to three liters of soda per day after she had used caffeine to improve mood and increase energy. Her depression worsened despite prescription antidepressant use, and she showed warning signs of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. At a mood-disorders clinic, she met diagnostic criteria for substance dependence; after reducing soda intake to less than 12 ounces per day, her mental and physical health gradually improved. The report was described as the first published scientific account of soda dependence.
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Case Study of Soda Dependence
A 30-year-old office worker visits their doctor complaining of chronic insomnia, persistent feelings of agitation, and an uncomfortably rapid heartbeat. They report consuming four large mugs of coffee before noon, an energy drink in the mid-afternoon to avoid a 'crash', and several diet sodas throughout the evening. Based on this information, which of the following is the most accurate assessment of the situation?