The Problem Of Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are a type of beverage that store sell to consumers. There are different kinds, but the composition is the same they all contain a drug called caffeine. The problem is that energy drinks are bad for the health of minors, for example it can put people into cardiac arrest, or even lead to death by heart attack. Many people have died from drinking energy drinks excessively; people do not know the ingredients the company puts in their products. This problem started when energy drinks became popular. The first pediatric report was issued in February of 2013. In 2012 a nineteen year old teenager died in Oakland, California on the morning of July 1st, 2012. When the paramedics checked Alex Morris vital signs they saw he was a healthy

There has not been a single thing done to solve this problem. My solution to this problem is to ban energy drinks from those who are under the age of eighteen, would require a driver’s license to purchase. Caffeine is a common ingredient in energy drinks and it can lead to addiction. In order to ensure consumers are of age we must create stronger regulations on energy drinks, similar to that of cigarettes. These drinks can cause the death to those who drink it. People think it boosts their energy, but all it does is give you a temporary boost which leaves your body quickly. The benefit of these new regulations will bring with it a better future and health for

Everyone’s health is up to them if they want to “live fast and die young” they have the right to do so. Also, manufacturers of energy drinks will be against this and lobby against this new legislation because they will lose money. Monster Energy is making a lot of money if we tax this company it would lose money due to the fact that the sales would plummet. Manufacturers such as monster oppose these strong regulations because they argue these regulations are unlawful and not necessary, these regulation are very unlawful because of our rights to be ourselves. It is not necessary to put a tax on our energy drinks because of the losses. No one else would be losing money because they do not sell energy drinks. Currently, Monster is making a lot of money, “ $2.5 billion, producing 43% higher net income and full-year earnings”(Caplinger). It is true that manufactures of energy drinks argue against these regulations because even though there are dangerous side effects from drinking energy