What is the main drug in coffee? The science behind caffeine
                                
                                
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                                Over 80% of the global population consumes coffee or other caffeinated products daily, making it the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance. The main drug in coffee is caffeine, a natural stimulant that influences the brain and nervous system.