Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are causing many health problems in our society, particularly against teens and younger people. This has sparked a debate as to whether they should be banned. Even though energy drinks are harmful in large quantities this doesn’t mean that they should be banned. Doing that would be a drastic overreaction. People should have the right to choose what to consume, especially when the product in question is fine in moderation. First off, let’s establish that energy drinks are in fact harmful. Since they are not regulated like sodas and foods, energy drinks have no limit of the quantity of caffeine they can contain (Video Major Concerns Over Energy Drinks and Teen Health). High caffeine levels can lead to “energy crashes and withdrawal… fevers, sweating, severe headaches and nausea” (Energy Drinks: Should they be banned?). While this does sound like something truly negative, energy drinks are fine in moderation. These issue with energy drinks primarily occur when individuals drink more than one can and don't restrain themselves (Energy Drinks: Should they be banned?). This means the overconsumption of energy …show more content…
Prohibition was the ban of alcohol in the United States and resulted in criminals prospering. However, some individuals pushing for a ban on energy drinks want to make it restricted based on age. This would put it more in line alcohol or cigarettes. However, both smoking and drinking aren't healthy even if they’re done in moderation. Since energy drinks are fine when not used in excess, it is unreasonable and an infringement of rights to put a restriction on it. Some school officials are overreacting by making energy drinks an offense that can result in one’s suspension (Manatee school district bans energy drinks). The government’s job isn't to baby-sit the nation; people should be able to make choices for