Who knows how it started. Maybe a late night study session pushed you to try it, maybe you were peer pressured, maybe you just tried it one day out of pure curiosity. It doesn’t matter. All that matters now is that it has completely taken over your life. Your world has begun to revolve around it. You’re addicted. You belong to it: coffee. Caffeine addiction is as real as heroin addiction, and you're probably hooked. Don’t believe me when I say you’re an addict? See if you recognize any of these warning signs.

1. The baristas at your regular place know your name and order

2. You can’t get through a lecture without it

3. When your home machine starts to malfunction it’s as if your own child is dying

4. Your first thought in the morning is when you will get your first cup

5. You go out of your way to make sure you get some for the day

6. You feel like you’re about to die if you’ve gone half the day without a cup

7. Whenever you pass a shop you thoughtlessly go in and get some, even if you’ve already been there earlier that day

8. You’ve finally admitted to your addiction but accept it as just a part of life