High school students’ schedules are jam-packed and stressful. Naps, which to young kids seem like a nuisance, have now become a gift from God for us high schoolers. But there is a drink that can help us cope with the constant exhaustion: coffee.

Coffee is the beloved drink that keeps us living on a day to day basis, well me, at least. I drink coffee every single day. Without it, I have depravations and sadness. But the recent news of two college students nearly dying from a caffeine overdose left me a bit uncertain. Students at Northumbria University were a part of a medical experiment that tested the effects of caffeine on exercise. But when the miscalculation of the intended .3 grams of caffeine was read as 30 grams, these students almost died. Note that 18 grams of caffeine is considered a fatal amount. The students were hospitalized and survived but had to receive dialysis.

The equivalent of 30 grams of caffeine is about 300 cups of coffee. I probably won’t be drinking this many cups of coffee anytime soon, but I am still surprised by the fact that it is possible to die from coffee. On the bright side, studies have recently found that it can improve energy levels (duh) and make you smarter. According to Authority Nutrition, it can even improve your physical performance. *Disclaimer: These benefits slowly deteriorate as more cream and sugar are added. So no, your caramel macchiatos with extra caramel are not healthy.

Caffeine is a part of many teenagers lives and does have its benefits, and there is no way I can continue life without it. Just make sure not to drink 300 cups in one sitting.