Health Buzz: Young Adult Energy Drink Consumption Linked With Drug Use
By David Oliver , Associate Editor, Social Media | Aug. 9, 2017, at 11:27 a.m.
Energy drinks are a staple of young adulthood, often used to survive long days or to pull all-nighters studying for exams. But are these drinks also a gateway to drug use later in life?
A University of Maryland School of Public Health study of 1,099 young adults (ages 21 to 25) over five years found there is indeed a link. Specifically, those who drank highly caffeinated energy drinks over time – more than 51 percent – had a significantly higher likelihood of using cocaine, non-prescription stimulants and being at risk for alcohol use disorder at 25 years old. The study was published Monday in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
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