How to Treat Coffee Addiction

Millions of Americans are dependent on coffee. If you're someone who must have at least one cup of coffee each day, you may be addicted to this caffeine-laden beverage. Fortunately, there are ways you can cure your coffee addiction so you're no longer dependent on it.

Instructions

• 1

  Reduce your regular pot of coffee from strong to mild. Do this by using half the amount of coffee you normally use, but the same amount of water. Weaning yourself off helps prevent withdrawal symptoms.

• 2

  Use decaffeinated coffee if you can't shake the need for a cup of java in the morning. This way, you satisfy the general feeling of drinking coffee without the harmful side effects.

• 3

  Buy some herbal teas, and drink them in place of your coffee. Make the tea hot so it satisfies your need for a hot caffeinated beverage.

• 4

  Drink a lot of water and get as much exercise as possible. These are two healthy alternatives to drinking coffee and will help distract you from the need to have a cup.

• 5

  Only buy or drink coffee on special occasions such as family gatherings or spending time with friends. Make coffee a reward or treat instead of an everyday occurrence. This is an effective way to train the brain into only drinking it intermittently.