Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, consumed daily by millions for its stimulating effects. Recent research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology sheds light on how our genetic makeup is associated with our coffee consumption habits. The findings provide evidence that coffee consumption is a heritable trait. The research team was intrigued by coffee’s potential as a substance that could develop into a dependency, similar to other psychostimulants. Caffeine, the primary psychoactive component in coffee, can lead to tolerance, withdrawal, and dependence, much like o…