Sue Scheff: Teens and Caffeine - Good or Bad?
Parents, have you had your cup of coffee this morning? Many of us remember our parents telling us that coffee will stunt our growth. As we know today it was one of those myths. However there are pros and cons to caffeine, especially when used in excess. Read a very timely article by Connect with Kids and how teens are using and/or abusing the use of caffeine through the energy drinks, coffee and more. Source: Connect with Kids Teen Caffeine Abuse “When I drink too much caffeine my heart flutters and it goes really fast, and I get really dizzy and light-headed - and I feel like I'm going to pass out or throw up.” – Alicia, 17 years old 17-year-old Byron has a stack of 430 empty cups. He slams down around two large, caffeine-loaded energy drinks every day. "It hits my brain in about 11 seconds," he says. "I've timed it." 19-year-old Pam has ten caffeinated drinks a day. "I probably have three cups of coffee," she explains, "and the rest, soda....