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When can energy drinks cause problems?
A new study looks at what the popular beverages can mean to some veterans.
Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds
Says highly caffeinated beverages can cause heart problems, especially when combined with alcohol
Should Energy Drinks Be Off-Limits to Teens?
These beverages aren’t regulated and it could be that a lot of sleep-deprived young people are using the drinks to...
When The Kids Get Their Hands On An Energy Drink
Adolescents are the fastest growing population of caffeine users. The latest studies show over 80 percent of teens consume caffeinated beverages regularly, nearly 99 percent partake of the legal drug occasionally. This can be particularly troubling considering the exacerbating impact the substance can have on common behavioral disorders. It can be a difficult but noble …
Energy Drinks and Drug Use: A Surprising Connection
College students who regularly consume energy drinks could be at increased risk for drug problems.
Energy Drinks Linked To Increased TBI Risk In Teens
A new study suggests drinking energy drinks on a regular basis may increase a teen's risk of traumatic brain injury.
Want More Casual Sex? Mix Alcohol With Your Energy Drink
The reason, says Kathleen Miller, is because<br>Mixing energy drinks with alcohol can lead to unintentional over-drinking, because the caffeine makes it harder to assess your own level of intoxication. Alcohol mixed with energy drinks have stronger priming effects than alcohol alone. In other words, they increase the craving for another drink, so that you end up drinking more overall."<br>The study was apparently done with…
Why energy drinks should be considered stimulant drugs
Energy drinks can lead to health consequences, including palpitations, rapid heart rates, dehydration, elevated blood pressures, or even heart attacks.
How Energy Drinks Contribute to Drunk Driving
Maybe you're not tired, so you can stay up and drink more. Or it could be that you feel clear-headed, and don't think you're drunk. Or perhaps with more energy comes more risk-taking behavior. Either way, scientists have linked the...
How Energy Drinks Can Cause Depression And Anxiety
Energy drinks have potential dangers for our mental health, including their link to depression and anxiety.
6 Drinks You Should Stop Buying Right Now
Don’t use these for recovery—or for anything else.
Well-Off, Active, Over 50? You May Be at Higher Risk for Problem Drinking
British study finds this demographic may often indulge more than is good for them
Do alcohol ads really influence teen drinking?
New research looks at the impact when teens viewed more TV ads for alcoholic beverages
America, Can We Talk About Your Drinking?
More people are consuming alcohol in risky ways. That’s not a good trend.
Understanding factors associated with problem gambling in a clinical sample
During treatment for gambling problems, it is common for a counselor to encourage the client to change his or her thoughts and feelings about gambling. However, most of the research about the role of gambling thoughts and feelings comes from community samples, not clinical samples. Therefore, understanding how these and other factors predict problem gambling severity among clinical populations might be useful in developing effective treatment…
Do You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
It can be hard to admit that "a few drinks" is really a case of alcoholism. Find out where to turn to get help if you think you have a substance abuse problem.
Even light drinking could shorten your life, VA-led study finds
A study led by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that consuming alcoholic beverages daily — even at low levels that meet U.S. guidelines for safe drinking — appears to be “detrimental” to health.
When Does Social Drinking Become 'Problem Drinking'?
A good portion of people would classify themselves as social drinkers. They don’t typically drink on their own but do so with friends, family, colleagues and so on. The only problem with this classification? The word “social” can vary from person to person.
Marriage a Buffer Against Drinking Problems?
Married people are less likely to have drinking problems than single people, and that protective effect is particularly strong among those with a family history
Do I Have a Drinking Problem?
The standard tools that flag high-risk imbibing don’t always send the right people for help
