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.
1 Caffeine is often considered a harmful drug as it can be addictive. Taking it in the right dose can have positive effects on your health. 2  Using caffeine causes an improvement in sports performance, increases alertness and reduces fatigue.  It can temporarily ward off drowsiness and lift up your mood.