Are caffeinated drinks increasing the risk of substance abuse in children?

Why is caffeinated drink consumption in pre-teens considered a risk for substance abuse in the future?

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  • Caffeine is tied to impulsivity and can escalate to stronger substance misuse over time
  • Caffeine affects neurocognitive function, leading to eventual physical side effects
  • Research links caffeine intake in adolescence to increased alcohol experimentation in adulthood
  • Daily consumption of caffeinated drinks in adolescence is linked to neurobehavioral risk
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    • November 10, 2023 at 9:22 am #59159
      Seema Waghmareswaghmare
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      Caffeinated soda remains the favored and readily available source of caffeine for preadolescent children. Extensive documentation highlights the risks associated with excessive consumption of both sugars and caffeine. Moreover, a robust correlation exists between the intake of caffeinated beverages during adolescence and subsequent substance use, encompassing alcohol and marijuana.
      The utilization of psychotropic substances in childhood is linked to impulsivity as well as other manifestations of impaired executive function. Over time, this initial substance use may escalate to the consumption of progressively stronger substances.
      Caffeinated Soda in Kids Linked to Future Substance Use Risk | medtigo

    • November 12, 2023 at 11:50 am #59281
      null nullahmadusam777
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      Yes

    • November 14, 2023 at 8:43 am #59467
      Ahmed RezkAhmed Rezk
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      I think so

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