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Energy drinks to be banned to under 16’s. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Sago Thu 16-Jul-26 23:14:53

Finally!

Energy drinks to banned to under 16’s, these drinks are so dangerous I am so relieved that my grandchildren will not be able to get their hands on the filthy things.

I did some research on them when I worked in education, as part of the research I has a can of Red Bull, I had palpitations and was bouncing off the walls.

It explained the behaviour of a lot of pupils, they would do anything to get their hands on them.
It was like a drug.

We have seen sense like other European countries, the ban comes into force next year.

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NathanaelWest Fri 17-Jul-26 00:17:41

I am in two minds about this. I think kids should not drink these energy drinks as they contain too much sugar or caffeine or both.

I also think social media is not healthy for kids. Not really healthy for anyone really.

But I also feel conflicted about the banning of things as I think this can backfire.

Vapes are banned for anyone born after 2009, but tons of kids seem to acquire vapes. Where do they get them? Some shops still sell them to kids. Or they get them online.

Sorry if I sound like I am sitting on a fence here but this is a bit more complicated than a basic ban in my opinion.

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