The combination of energy drinks with alcohol tends to keep the party going.

A hefty dose of caffeine a stimulant , mixed with alcohol, a depressant, keeps you awake while simultaneously getting you intoxicated.

The body signals you to sleep when you are overly intoxicated, but the caffeine keeps you awake allowing for consumption of a potentially dangerous amount of alcohol.

“This study demonstrates these drinks are different. .. and consumers should be aware. It might be appropriate to put warning labels on energy drinks saying they should not be mixed with alcohol.”

“I’m most concerned about impaired driving,” she said. “Typically, a lot of people’s judgment is not good even at the best of times when they’re drinking alcohol. It’s really that sleepy feeling that cues people it’s time to go home. This might extend the whole party experience longer than it should.”