Regular energy drink use linked to later drug use among young adults

(University of Maryland) Could young adults who regularly consume highly caffeinated energy drinks be at risk for future substance use? In a study of young adults ages 21-25, led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health, researchers found evidence that individuals who regularly consumed highly caffeinated energy drinks, and sustained that consumption over time, were more likely to use cocaine, nonmedically use prescription stimulants, and be at risk for alcohol use disorder at age 25.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news