An employer has initiated healthy lifestyles as an incentive to reduce healthcare costs. Which of the following is the most commonly used stimulant that temporarily accelerates physical and mental functions and can result in dependency?
A) Beer
B) Wine
C) Coffee
D) Amphetamines
C
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Coffee contains caffeine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. People who consistently drink this beverage can exhibit symptoms of withdrawal. Beer and wine are alcohol agents that are chemical agents that depress the CNS. Amphetamines are CNS stimulants but are not as commonly available or used as coffee.
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