Energy Drinks. What Teenagers (and Their Doctors) Should Know →
This study adds to evidence that energy drinks consumption may pose dangerous health risks to young people.
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Experts: Energy drinks, alcohol and teens shouldn't mix - CBS News →
The caffeinated contents of energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster can be dangerous for teens, especially when combined with alcohol, new research confirms.
Blumenthal, Durbin, Markey Question Energy Drink Makers On Products →
Three US lawmakers questioned 14 energy drinks producers over their products' ingredients, labeling, and claims in marketing campaigns.
Officials Seek Energy Drink Information →
Three US officials questioned 14 marketers of highly caffeinated energy drinks on information about the products’ ingredients and any company studies showing their risks and benefits to children and young people.
Scant Proof Is Found to Back Up Claims by Energy Drinks - NYTimes.com →
Evidence appears to be growing that energy drinks are over priced, subject to grossly misleading claims for benefits and may also threaten health.
Caffeinated Alcoholic Beveragesin Canada: Prevalence of Use, Risks and Recommended Policy Responses →
This 2012 Canadian report examines the use of both premixed caffeinated alcoholic drinks (CAB's) and the practice of consumers making their own combinations, recommending a new proactive campaign
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Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages →
This page includes links to the 2012 canadian report, resources and more information on these drinks, and the practice of mixing caffeine and alcoholic drinks
Caffeinated alcoholic beverages: Use and risks highest among youth and young adults →
The third news item here from CCSA advertises a forthcoming report on CAB's, and provides a snapshot of the situation in May 2012
FDA Warns Maker of Inhalable Caffeine Product Over False or Misleading Labeling | The Partnership at Drugfree.org →
Young people are particularly vulnerable when studying or out drinking and this story concerns the marketing of a caffeine inhaler.
Government eyes popular malt liquor Four Loko →
US authorities are negotiating further moves regarding the high alcohol fruit flavoured drink, Four Loko