Alcohol/caffeinated energy drinks

Caffeinated alcoholic beverages or alcohol energy drinks are premixed beverages that contain not only alcohol but also include caffeine and other stimulants. Sold in tall, narrow cans similar to non-alcoholic energy drinks, which are popular drinks among teens, they carry teen-friendly names and contain a lot of sugar and flavoring. A typical can has about as much caffeine as a large cup of coffee, along with additives like guarana and ginseng that can speed up the central nervous system.

Drinking alcohol and energy drinks together has become trendy, but it can also be risky. Marketed to kids,...