Caffeine and Nicotine Interaction
Amazingly, nicotine somehow doubles the rate by which the body
depletes caffeine. The caffeine user’s blood-caffeine level will double to 203% of normal baseline
if no intake reduction is made when quitting. This interaction is not a problem for any caffeine user
who can handle a doubling of their of normal caffeine intake without experiencing symptoms. But
consider a modest caffeine intake reduction, of up to one-half, if troubled by additional anxieties,
difficulty relaxing or trouble getting to sleep.
Subconscious Trigger Extinguishment - As mentioned, we conditioned our subconscious mind to
expect nicotine replenishment when encountering certain locations, times, events, people or emotions.
Be prepared for each such cue to trigger a brief crave episode as the subconscious mind sounds the
body’s fight or flight survival alarm. Remember, it is impossible for any trigger to cause relapse so long
as nicotine does not enter the bloodstream. Take heart, most triggers are reconditioned and
extinguished by a single encounter during which the subconscious mind fails to receive the expected
result - nicotine. See each crave episode as an opportunity to receive a reward, the return of yet
another aspect of life.
