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Editorial
. 2014 Nov;109(11):1771-2.
doi: 10.1111/add.12594. Epub 2014 Jul 1.

Caffeine addiction? Caffeine for youth? Time to act!

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Caffeine addiction? Caffeine for youth? Time to act!

Alan J Budney et al. Addiction. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

While data accumulate and discussion evolves on the clinical importance of caffeine addiction and its classification, the growing practices of (i) adding increasing amounts of caffeine to drinks and other consumables, (ii) promoting these as performance enhancers and (iii) targeting youth as the consumer raise concerns that require immediate action.

Keywords: Addiction; caffeine; children; energy drinks; marketing; policy.

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