![]() ![]() Energy drinks are an easy pick-me-up for kids who are not getting enough sleep because of too much homework or are simply tired from sports. Once one develops this “caffeine addiction”, how can one recover? Especially in high school, this idea can be very hard, even impossible, to imagine. “I honestly do not count caffeine…I have at least two cans of reign a day,” said Lawrence. That is why these drinks usually state “18 years or older” because this amount is much more than what is medically recommended for teenagers. In perspective, a 16oz Reign has 300mg, a 16oz Bang has 300 mg, a 12oz Redbull has 102 mg, a 16oz Monster has 160 mg, and a 12oz Celsius has 200mg. Experts recommend that teenagers have no more than 100 mg of caffeine per day. The warning labels on these cans are small and hardly given any thought. In this photo specifically, they are ICE Caffeines, Bangs, and a Celsius. COFFEE BUZZ GAME FULLIn most classrooms, the trashes are full of these drinks every day. That is how kids are getting “stuck” in a loop of reliance. Relying on this caffeine to stay awake may make you stuck because you then always need it when really it is doing more harm than good. Suddenly sleep loss occurs from the drink, and then you grab another and another and another to compensate. It just starts with one drink and addicted habits can form. “ I don’t feel as energized…Sometimes I drink them for sports, but, other times, I drink them just to drink them for social energy,” he said.Ĭaffeine use is almost an epidemic among students, and excessive patterns of consumption are occurring. Lawrence said energy drinks are just part of his routine. Now I’ve become dependent on it, so I don’t fall asleep during class,” she said. “I saw a red bull and thought, ‘yeah I’m tired today,’ and I drank one. The rise of these drinks can be linked to several different reasons, it just depends on the person.īedingfield talked about how she started to develop a habit. Arin Bedingfield has a coconut Redbull for her second-period class. die at 36 because I’m drinking so much of these,” joked Bedingfield. “Honestly, every time I drink an energy drink, I feel like I’m going to die of heart failure or something. die at 36 because I’m drinking so much of these.” Honestly, every time I drink an energy drink, I feel like I’m going to die of heart failure or something. It is not bad to drink them occasionally but frequent use is not encouraged. Especially at this age, it is good to be careful. It is important to consider the things one eats and drinks, even though many do not consider it all. They have been linked to affecting glucose levels, liver and kidney effects, nausea, headaches, et cedra. Sucralose, Acek, and Aspartame are all chemically produced and are approved by the FDA, but it is still not the healthiest option using artificial sweeteners because they can be harmful (just like sugar). Sugar is well known by everyone, but what even are these other substances? They are usually made with Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium (Acek), and Aspartame. Especially to teenagers, this is very appealing, even if they do not have any idea what is in them. However, some of these drinks are advertised as “sugar-free”, such as Reigns or Bangs. It can be easy to disregard what they contain, but energy drinks can have from 24-39 grams of sugar- almost equivalent to drinking a soda. “I don’t think about it: I’m just really tired, so I just want to get some energy.” There is such a large variety of brands and their takes on different flavors, that it is very eye-catching and exciting for students to try.Īrin Bedingfield, junior, has an energy drink most mornings during her first few periods, and she said: I don’t like the taste of coffee, so I prefer these,” said Lawrence. ![]() “For Reign white gummy bear, but I also love unicorn Bangs. ![]() This day he had his favorite flavor: White Gummy Bear Reign. Quinlan Lawrence always carries an energy drink with him. Quinlan Lawrence, sophomore, is a big fan of energy drinks. They come in almost every sweet flavor you can think of: cherry, berry, green tea, citrus, coconut, and many more. Students are fiening for this feeling, and energy drinks can give them more than enough.Ĭompared to the bitterness of coffee, energy drinks have an appeal like no other. Oftentimes, they cause jitteriness and restlessness. These drinks are stimulants, making people feel more awake or alert. The rise of these caffeinated drinks is prevalent here at Liberty and will continue to increase as the caffeine buzz continues. Reigns, Bangs, Celsiuses, Redbulls… Almost all types of energy drinks are scattered around the room. In almost every class at Liberty, look around for a minute and notice a common object on most people’s desks. Energy drinks line the shelves at many gas stations, giving teens easy access to them. ![]()
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