Energy Drinks and Drunk Driving in Oklahoma

Energy drinks – increasingly popular among tired Oklahomans and anyone just needing a boost – pose a risk for drivers in Oklahoma beyond just over-caffeination. These popular drinks do contain much more caffeine than soda, and the high caffeine levels could lead to side effects. And younger people may be more susceptible to the caffeine since they usually have lower tolerance levels than adults. But the combination of caffeine and alcohol could increase the risk for a DUI. How Could Energy Drinks Increase DUI Risk? Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it can depress bodily functions including heart rate and can slow reaction...

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