College-goers, who routinely consume highly caffeinated energy drinks are at a greater risk of getting addicted to alcohol binging later in life, a new study from University of Maryland School of Public Health reveals.
Researchers noted that collegians stay up all night, either to study or to party, and for that purpose many take the help of energy drinks which contain stimulants to boost mental and cognitive function.
Energy drinks up risk of alcohol dependence
The study, published online ahead of print in the February 2011 issue of 'Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research,' found that teenagers, who took caffeinated drinks on a daily or weekly basis (more than 52 times a year), were at a significantly higher risk for alcohol dependence and heavy drinking in future.
