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Alcohol Use
Combining alcohol and Red Bull reduces sleepiness, but not impairment
April 21st, 2006
The combined use of alcohol and "energy drinks" such as Red Bull have become increasingly popular among youth and young adults in recent years with users often reporting reduced sleepiness and increased sensations of pleasure, but new research shows it is a dangerous combination. In a recent issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Brazilian researchers conduct the first controlled scientific study on the effects of combining alcohol with Red Bull. Results show a considerable disconnect between subjects' perceptions and objective measures of their abilities. Although combined use reduces the sensation of tiredness and sleepiness, actual...
Source: Science Letter (2006-04-21)
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