Energy Drinks and Alcohol: Fun or a Deadly Combination?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, mixing alcohol and energy drinks is a popular combination among many young people. Separately, both substances are dangerous. Since energy drinks and alcohol are both legal many people do not realize what a deadly combination the two can be. In order to understand the dangerous it is important to know why people mix them and the issues that happen when they do.

Why Mix Energy Drinks and Alcohol?

People drink energy drinks for the boost in energy when they are flagging. Just like a morning cup of coffee, energy drinks cause you to feel more alert and awake. Alcohol is a well known depressant and relaxant. So why mix the two? Mixing energy drinks and alcohol increases intoxication. This is why people do it. They want to relax and feel good. It is particularly attractive to those in high school and college who want to get drunk quickly and cheaply. Unfortunately, there are some unintended consequences to this mix.

The Dangers of Alcohol and Energy Drinks

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol can lead to cardiac issues, cardiac failure, and death.

There are several dangers that people do not realize exist when you mix alcohol and energy drinks. Some of these dangers are:

• Increased risk taking
• Cardiac issues
• Increased consumption
• Higher risk of sexual or physical assault
• Increased risk of high blood pressure
• Increased binge drinking leading to alcohol withdrawal syndrome
• Cardiac failure
• Death

Most people have no idea that the combination of alcohol and energy drinks can result in serious negative consequences. There might be other consequences to this mix but the FDA is just now studying the energy drink industry. Previously unknown risks are being discovered as research continues.

The Signs of Energy Drink and Alcohol Addiction

Both energy drinks and alcohol are both addictive. The combination is highly addictive. People addicted to both energy drinks and alcohol exhibit certain signs. These signs are:

• Having excessive energy despite drinking large quantities of alcohol
• Drinking more of the mix than you originally intended
• Craving both alcohol and energy drinks
• Being preoccupied by drinking the mix
• Developing a tolerance for either alcohol and energy drinks
• Binge drinking the mix of alcohol and energy drinks
• The masking of the negative effects of alcohol
• Hiding your consumption of either energy drinks or alcohol
• People close to you mentioning that you might be addicted

These are only a few signs of energy drink and alcohol addiction. Signs of either addiction can wind up showing up when someone is addicted to both. Many of those signs are apparent when someone is addicted to either substance.

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What to do About Energy Drink and Alcohol Addiction

Fortunately, there is treatment available for an addiction to the mix of energy drinks and alcohol. You can find this treatment at any number of treatment centers across the United States. For more information on these treatment centers call us at 800-948-8417 Calls are forwarded to these paid advertisers . We can help you find the treatment you need.

It’s important to note that mixing drugs with alcohol is also dangerous—even more dangerous than mixing energy drinks and alcohol.