Telling me a teenager needs energy drinks is like telling me the elderly need more maturity. Teens excel at bouncing off the walls with seemingly limitless energy, so why the massive market for energy drinks for teens? Its simple. its the same marketing themes as alcohol. Brands like Rockstar Monster or AMP clearly are labelled to appeal to kids that want to feel tough but are too young to legally guzzle beer. They proudly parade their overuse of these drinks, with their black and silver labels, electric bolt logo designs and metal cans akin to beer cans, in front of their peers. One blogspot website that rates drinks writes, "Large collection of energy drink ratings and reviews based on taste, price, and kick!" ...kick. Teens are looking for the kick that they aren't able to get from alcohol legally.
sgrecoof FL11:21PM May 30, 2011
My son, age 17, and on seizure medication, was specifically instructed by his neurologist to not consume any energy drinks as they could bring on seizures. The doctor said there have already been 2 instances in her practice where the drinks have caused seizures by overstimulating the brain.
Jof IN9:40AM May 30, 2011
I will continue drinking sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks until the gov stops paying 6 million a year to poison the NYC water supply with flouride.
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