Caffeine fading: Behavioral treatment of caffeine abuse

摘要: Despite growing concern over the possible pathogenic effects of caffeine, relatively few systematic attempts have been made to assist chronic abusers reduce intake more moderate and safer levels. While previous studies based on observation single subjects, present investigation employed a factorial experimental design examine efficacy caffeine fading among groups high-caffeine users. Twenty-seven subjects were assigned three equal-sized groups: self-initiated treatment, fading, plus relaxation. Results confirmed (a treatment regimen involving series prescribed step-wise reductions in criterion rate intake). However, no firm conclusions permitted concerning further benefits arising from addition relaxation training.