Tag: Masked intoxication

In 2010, the U.S. FDA issued a warning leading to a federal ban on pre-mixed caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) due to significant safety concerns. This action was taken because you can have alcohol and caffeine in the same product, but the combination creates dangerous and unpredictable health risks for consumers.

Studies show that drinkers who consume alcohol mixed with energy drinks are three times more likely to binge drink than those who do not report mixing them. This startling fact underpins a critical question: **Can energy drinks counteract the effects of drinking?** The simple and vital answer, however, is no, and attempting to do so can have dangerous health consequences.