Petition updateIt should be unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 years old to consume energy drinks due to short and long term health effects. These dangerous stimulants are becoming easily accessible each day.

Lithuania becomes first EU country to ban energy drink sales to teens

Sarah HillMiddleburg, FL, United States

Aug 11, 2014

While considering the measure, the Baltic state’s government cited health concerns, stating that a high concentration of caffeine may lead to addiction and hyperactivity. Citing scientists, the parliamentarians also stressed that it may encourage youngsters to try drugs. http://rt.com/news/159284-lithuania-ban-energy-drinks-teens/

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