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20TH NOV 2008
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 On a college campus, caffeine is everywhere – and Washington State University is no exception. Many college students go so far as to say they wouldn’t make it through the day without the consumption of multiple caffeinated beverages.
Although coffee has always been a common source for college students to get that extra boost during long study hours, energy drinks have recently begun to take coffee’s place.
However, many students may be unaware of the negative effects of consuming energy drinks.
The sweet-tasting beverages, targeted to young adults and athletes, are loaded with sugar, caffeine and herbal additives that are advertised to increase metabolism, alertness and energy.
The real question is how these drinks provide these extra sources to the body, and how much additives are used.
A group of students working with WSU Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Assessment and Prevention Services recently presented a research project on the effects of energy drinks.
The project included on-site demonstrations at the Student Recreation Center during the first week of November, in partnership with University Recreation, Club 21 and ADCAPS.
The “Set the Trend” campaign was held to raise awareness about the facts of energy-drink and alcohol consumption.
“We had an interactive demo bag with empty energy drink cans. Students who came by could guess how much caffeine was in the different drinks,” said Hannah Nevitt, a senior psychology major involved with the ADCAPS project.
Provided by The Student Zone (United States)
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