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Energy Drinks and Alcohol Lead to More DUIs

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Energy drinks and alcohol have been popular for years (perhaps the most common being a ?Red Bull and vodka? cocktail, otherwise known as a ?birch?). But as more studies are emerging, we?re learning that the combination of caffeine and alcohol can lead to a host of dangers. One of the largest societal risks is that the caffeine masks the feeling of intoxication. As a result, those who have consumed energy drinks mixed with alcohol feel pretty comfortable getting behind the wheel. In fact, it was reported that those who drank these mixed drinks were four times as likely to drive drunk thank those who were drinking alcohol exclusively. It therefore goes without say that in areas where these types of drinks are frequently served, DUI arrests are up...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on March 05, 2010 (boomark / email).