Me too, but I tried some all natural versions. My levels were there early on but this brought them to readable levels. It's not for everyone, but some version maybe helpful. The titration time can be lengthy.
Absolutely. Right next door to the drugstore was a Woolworth's lunch counter where I ate lunch every day I worked in the Winn-Dixie in the same shopping center called Pinetree Plaza.
Sadly root beer floats are tough to find these days unless you make one yourself. Sometimes you will find a diner that will make that or the much forgotten Egg Cream.