Alcohol Energy Drinks - Educate

WOULD YOU CONSCIOUSLY DRINK 5 BEERS AND 3 CUPS OF COFFEE IN AN HOUR?

HOW ABOUT 10 BEERS AND 6 CUPS OF COFFEE IN AN HOUR?

SOUND CRAZY?

 JUST 2 ALCOHOL ENERGY DRINKS = 10 BEERS & 6 CUPS OF COFFEE!!!

CHECK IT OUT!   NORMAL BEER -VS- ALCOHOL ENERGY DRINK

By the way, did you know Alcohol Energy Drinks are not required to list the amounts of their ingredients?

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS – WHAT ARE THEY?

• Alcohol + Stimulants = People FEEL less drunk! They are DRUNK, they just feel less drunk than they really are!
• Stimulants mask alcohol's intoxicating effects and promotes risk taking
• Known as "Liquid cocaine" and "Blackout in a can"
• Sends mixed messages to your heart functions – can be very dangerous
• Can increase heart palpitations
• Quickens dehydration
• Young people are most likely to take risks

WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN

• The Washington State LCB has already banned several pre-mixed alcohol energy drinks in Washington State
• The FDA has warned companies about mixing caffeine with alcohol (see article)
• Discourage consumption of pre-mixed alcohol energy drinks through education efforts, to include:
• Have alcohol seller / server trainers address the issue during classes
• Include questions regarding this issue on the final exam of all alcohol seller / server training classes
• Continue to work with statewide partners to address the social issues of underage drinking and overconsumption