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Combining a depressant like alcohol with a caffeine stimulant is popular, but a recent study on the effects of the fashionable blend may have you thinking twice about ordering a second round…
Doctor Mary Claire O'Brien of Wake Forest University who led the study found that compared to those who drink alcohol alone, people who combined their booze with energy drinks are twice as likely to be injured, require medical attention or ride with an intoxicated driver.
And what’s more? They are also more than twice as likely to take advantage of someone sexually.
Why the variation? According to O’Brien, mixing a depressant with a stimulant is similar to stepping on the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
"They can't tell that they're drunk," cautioned O’Brien. "What this behavior gets is a wide awake drunk."
But that's not the only danger. Read about the other health risks here.
Reason enough to slow down on the Vodka and Red Bull?
VOTE: Should high alcohol, high caffeinated drinks (specifically those sold in a can) be banned?
Doctor Mary Claire O'Brien of Wake Forest University who led the study found that compared to those who drink alcohol alone, people who combined their booze with energy drinks are twice as likely to be injured, require medical attention or ride with an intoxicated driver.
And what’s more? They are also more than twice as likely to take advantage of someone sexually.
Why the variation? According to O’Brien, mixing a depressant with a stimulant is similar to stepping on the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
"They can't tell that they're drunk," cautioned O’Brien. "What this behavior gets is a wide awake drunk."
But that's not the only danger. Read about the other health risks here.
Reason enough to slow down on the Vodka and Red Bull?
VOTE: Should high alcohol, high caffeinated drinks (specifically those sold in a can) be banned?
