Energy Drink Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Quit

Article's Abstract

In one shocking story from the BBC, one woman claims she drinks 30 cans a day, and she’d rather give up her relationship with her twin sister than quit drinking energy drinks!

Research published in the Journal of Caffeine Research by Meredith, Steven E., et al., entitled Weekly Energy Drink Use Is Positively Associated with Delay Discounting and Risk Behavior in a Nationwide Sample of Young Adults, found that “weekly energy drink users were more likely to report a recent history of risk behaviours, illicit stimulant use, and unprotected sex”. Those are all hallmarks of addiction.

In this article, we’ll cover some fascinating facts and research on energy drink addiction. You’ll also learn some alarming health risks of consuming these drinks, some signs and symptoms of addiction to look out for, and how you can get help and recover.

Source:
Filbeck, Sharon. “Energy Drink Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Quit.” The Cabin Rehab Thailand, 29 Mar. 2025, https://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/energy-drink-addiction/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.