Energy Drinks Are Deadly for Young People
Energy drinks have a lot more caffeine than coffee, and it’s easy to overdo it. By Robin Scher / AlterNet We’ve all been there. Making a late-night trip to the gas station to pick up that miracle elixir—Red Bull, Monster, 5-Hour Energy—guaranteed to help you stay awake and reach your deadline. At the time, the reward seems worth the effort. But have you considered the potential cost? That’s the question a South Carolina family is facing after recently losing their 16-year-old son. Davis Cripe collapsed in class after drinking an energy drink, a large Mountain Dew and a latte,...
Energy drinks have a lot more caffeine than coffee, and it’s easy to overdo it. By Robin Scher / AlterNet We’ve all been there. Making a late-night trip to the gas station to pick up that miracle elixir—Red Bull,...
click here for more