The BFF is peppy, ready to take on the town. But you’re feeling the exact opposite. In fact, some might consider you a real drag. A 50 hour work week has definitely taken its toll on your sanity.
A big yawn escapes your mouth as you saddle up next to your friend at the bar. “I’m not going to get through this night,” you exhaustedly utter to yourself.
You need a boost. Badly.
As a result, you order the most potent concoction you can think of. “I’ll have a vodka Red Bull,” you tell the bartender. “Coming right up,” he smiles.
What you don’t know is that you’ve just made a huge mistake. And that mistake is dangerous to both your health and your mental well-being.
Energy drinks are currently some of the most popular beverages known to man. In fact, statistics show that the sale of energy drinks has climbed by 60 percent. That translates to over 12.5 billion dollars in sales. And sales are expected to reach 21.5 billion dollars by the year 2017.
Energy drinks alone are dangerous. Add alcohol to the mix and you’ve just created a risky teeter totter. This is why experts are warning consumers that simple drinks like vodka Red Bull may create the perfect storm of health misfortune.