Energy Drinks Linked to Risky Alcohol Consumption

"A recent study found college students who drank energy drinks, such as Red Bull, on a weekly or daily basis had an increased risk of alcohol dependence, HealthDay reported Nov. 16."

"Researchers led by Amelia Arria, Ph.D., of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, assessed alcohol and energy-drink consumption in more than 1,000 students at a large public university. About 10 percent of the students reported frequent energy-drink consumption (more than 52 days in the past year). ..."

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