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.
According to the FDA,  400 mg per day of caffeine (thatâs about four cups of coffee) is a safe amount of caffeine for healthy adults. But too much caffeineâ500 to 600 mgâcan be dangerous, causing restlessness, tremors, irritability, insomnia and stomach upset. The problem is, most of us donât just consume caffeine in coffee, but in chocolate and soda as well.