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Closed Ban the sale of all energy drinks to under 18's

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My14 year old son came home with an energy drink today and it has sent him absolutely manic. Today I saw the high physical/ psychological effects. Children cannot make informed decisions about these drinks.

>I feel these drinks should not be sold to under 18's.
>Energy drinks could cause public health problems(WHO)
>(eg Red Bull and Monster) contain high levels of caffeine
> increasingly popular, especially with young people.
>health risks related-energy drinks.
>concerns raised both by scientific community and general public about the health effects of these drinks.
>researchers: potential health risks associated with the high caffeine content
>long-term research/policy action needed (NHS, 2016)

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