Drinking caffeinated alcoholic beverages can be dangerous for several reasons:
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Makes the person feel more alert: Caffeine can counteract some of the sedative effects of alcohol, leading individuals to feel more awake and alert than they actually are.
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May not meet the legal standard for a safe food additive: There have been concerns and regulations regarding the safety of combining caffeine with alcohol, especially since some caffeinated alcoholic beverages have been deemed unsafe.
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Masks the effects of the alcohol and a person may drink more: The stimulating effects of caffeine can mask the intoxicating effects of alcohol, which may lead individuals to consume more alcohol than they normally would, increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning and other related harms.
Each of these points illustrates the potential dangers of consuming caffeinated alcoholic beverages. The third point about BAC is somewhat misleading; while caffeine does not lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), it can create a false sense of sobriety.
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