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Teenage Alcoholism Risk Increase with Energy Drinks
In a recent research study of 1097 college students, there was a signiicant association between frequent
consumption of energy drinks and developing alcohol dependence. This inding held up independent of race,
genetics for alcoholism, socioeconomic status, depression, or a history of conduct disorder. Also, the earlier the
higher consumption of energy drinks, the earlier the age of getting drunk and the more alcohol consumed in the
last year.
Teenage binge drinking and college-age binge drinking is the way these age groups consume alcohol. The
energy drink companies market to these age groups by packaging their drinks in brightly colored cans which
is effective in attracting young people to buy it. Because the original formula for the energy drink that
mixed alcohol and caffeine together is not available in stores anymore, teens take it upon themselves to chug
energy drinks that contain huge doses of caffeine and combine it with chugging alcohol; a potentially deadly
combination.
The main risks of energy drinks with alcohol is the increased risk of underage drinking and driving, alcohol
poisoning, teenage pregnancy, or developing teenage alcoholism. In addition, the long-term effects of high
doses of caffeine on the developing brain is unknown. Mixing caffeine, which is a stimulant with alcohol, which
is a central nervous system depressant (calms the brain), masks how drunk a person really is which leads to
even “poorer decisions” than if the person had been drinking alcohol alone.
Dr. Sarita Uhr is a psychiatrist that specializes in addiction. She has written 2 books to help families with loved
ones that suffer from alcoholism or drug addiction. If you think your teen or young adult child is abusing drugs
or alcohol, click the link Teenage Alcoholism [http://teenagealcoholism.net] to get her free report on, "How
To Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents make With Their Addicted Teen or Young Adult Child." It may save
your family's life. Dr. Uhr's system of helping families with an addicted loved one has stunning results. Article
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/expert/Sarita_Uhr/442737
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In a recent research study of 1097 college students, there was a signiicant association between frequent
consumption of energy drinks and developing alcohol dependence. This inding held up independent of race,
genetics for alcoholism, socioeconomic status, depression, or a history of conduct disorder. Also, the earlier the
higher consumption of energy drinks, the earlier the age of getting drunk and the more alcohol consumed in the
last year.
Teenage binge drinking and college-age binge drinking is the way these age groups consume alcohol. The
energy drink companies market to these age groups by packaging their drinks in brightly colored cans which
is effective in attracting young people to buy it. Because the original formula for the energy drink that
mixed alcohol and caffeine together is not available in stores anymore, teens take it upon themselves to chug
energy drinks that contain huge doses of caffeine and combine it with chugging alcohol; a potentially deadly
combination.
The main risks of energy drinks with alcohol is the increased risk of underage drinking and driving, alcohol
poisoning, teenage pregnancy, or developing teenage alcoholism. In addition, the long-term effects of high
doses of caffeine on the developing brain is unknown. Mixing caffeine, which is a stimulant with alcohol, which
is a central nervous system depressant (calms the brain), masks how drunk a person really is which leads to
even “poorer decisions” than if the person had been drinking alcohol alone.
Dr. Sarita Uhr is a psychiatrist that specializes in addiction. She has written 2 books to help families with loved
ones that suffer from alcoholism or drug addiction. If you think your teen or young adult child is abusing drugs
or alcohol, click the link Teenage Alcoholism [http://teenagealcoholism.net] to get her free report on, "How
To Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents make With Their Addicted Teen or Young Adult Child." It may save
your family's life. Dr. Uhr's system of helping families with an addicted loved one has stunning results. Article
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/expert/Sarita_Uhr/442737
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