energy drinks
Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, which can speed up heart rate and increase blood pressure, which can cause palpitations. When energy drinks are mixed with alcohol, it further increases the risk of problems with heart rhythm–a potentially fatal condition.
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Energy Drinks Linked to Rise in Emergency Room Visits
It’s crunch time for exams, and a college student needs a little boost of energy to help them stay up late to study. Too young for the coffee routine, they reach for the next best thing-a cold refreshing energy drink or two. But the amount they consume and its interaction with any other medications or substances could do battle with their body and send them to the emergency room (ER). Continue Reading
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Caffeine Addiction Predicts Cocaine Abuse
Caffeinated soft drinks are all the rage among young people, but as researchers find out more about the risks associated with the drinks, parents may want to take notice. Some previous research has found that the popular trend of mixing the drinks with alcohol can result in higher levels of binge drinking. Continue Reading
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Alcohol and Energy Drinks Don’t Mix
Consuming alcohol by itself carries risks of its own. But, according to a new study conducted at Northern Kentucky University, those risks are further compounded when alcohol is mixed with energy drinks. Cecile Marczinski, psychologist at Northern Kentucky University and lead author of the study, conducted an experiment to explore the effects that the combination of alcohol and energy drinks would have on young adults. Continue Reading
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Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Equal Dangerous
Leave it to the college crowd to come up with the idea that mixing energy drinks with alcohol can let you party all night and not have a hangover in the morning. The problem is that’s a false assumption. Already hugely popular on their own, energy drinks contain ingredients such as caffeine, ginseng and taurine, all of which are stimulants. Alcohol is a depressant. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is not only a bad idea, it’s also dangerous. Continue Reading
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Study Examines Energy Drink Consumption and Caffeine Addiction Among College Students
Energy drinks have gained substantial attention in the marketplace. Among college students, they have turned to this alternative to coffee in order to stay awake. This can be a dangerous habit if sleep continues to be ignored in favor of a quick fix from such products as Red Bull.
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