Buzz in a Bottle: The Dangers of Caffeine-Spiked Energy Drinks
Catalogue Number: 600510
Producer: Human Relations Media
Subject: Health and Medicine
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2010
Running Time: 17:11
Closed Captions: Yes
With the lure of an over-the-counter jolt, kids are consuming more energy drinks than ever before and in many cases mixing them with alcohol. Through vivid interviews with teens and health experts, the video describes the many physical effects that these concoctions have including dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, caffeine poisoning, headaches, fatigue, diminished concentration, anxiety, insomnia, shaking, nausea, and high blood pressure. Even more alarming is the trend of mixing these beverages with alcohol, thus allowing users to drink more alcohol than they normally would and putting them at a greater risk for alcohol poisoning. This program arms kids with the facts and gives a strong "no-use" message with particular emphasis on the real health risks of too much caffeine and the grave danger of combining alcohol and caffeine-spiked drinks.
Includes Resource Guide.
The video Buzz in a Bottle is an effective way to demonstrate to young adults the negative effects of consuming energy drinks. - Dakota Warkentin, Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
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