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.
A new report suggests that itâs generally safe for the average person to consume 400 milligrams of caffeine each a day. More than 90 percent of the worldâs population consumes caffeine in some form on a regular basis. The stimulant drug (yes, it is considered a drug) helps a person stay awake, alert and productive.