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Q: What happens during caffeine withdrawal and what can I do to avoid it? A: As little as 100 milligrams of caffeine per day (roughly the amount in 12 ounces of coffee) can lead to symptoms of caffeine withdrawal when consumption is stopped. When doses of caffeine are higher (the average adult caffeine consumer in […]