Typology of Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drink Consumers: Motivations for Use

Peacock, Amy; Droste, Nicolas; Pennay, Amy; Miller, Peter; Lubman, Dan I.; Bruno, Raimondo

doi:10.1111/acer.12729

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“…To a lesser extent, intoxication‐ and impairment‐related motives were endorsed, including “to get more drunk” (32%), “so I could drink more” (20%), “to feel less drunk” (12%), “to look less drunk” (8%), and “to avoid getting a hangover” (6%). In a subsequent paper, Peacock, Droste, Pennay, Miller et al () examined motives for AMED consumption among a community sample of 731 Young Australian adults and 594 Australian university students. Participants were divided into four groups corresponding to their primary motives for AMED consumption: (a) taste (31%), (b) energy seeking (24%), (c) hedonistic (33%), and (d) intoxication‐related motives (12%).…”

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Alcohol mixed with energy drink (AMED): A critical review and meta‐analysis

Verster

Benson

Johnson

et al. 2018

Human Psychopharmacology

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The purpose of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to critically review the (1) prevalence of alcohol mixed with energy drink (AMED) consumption, (2) motives for AMED consumption, (3) correlates of AMED consumption, and (4) whether AMED consumption has an impact on (a) alcohol consumption, (b) subjective intoxication, and (c) risk‐taking behavior.Overall a minority of the population consumes AMED, typically infrequently. Motives for AMED consumption are predominantly hedonistic and social. Meta‐analyses revealed that AMED consumers drink significantly more alcohol than alcohol‐only (AO) consumers. Within‐subject comparisons restricted to AMED consumers revealed that alcohol consumption does not significantly differ between typical AMED and AO occasions. On past month heaviest drinking occasions, AMED users consume significantly less alcohol on AMED occasions when compared to AO occasions. AMED consumers experience significantly fewer negative consequences and risk‐taking behavior on AMED occasions compared with AO occasions. Meta‐analyses of subjective intoxication studies suggest that AMED consumption does not differentially affect subjective intoxication when compared to AO consumption. In conclusion, when compared to AO consumption, mixing alcohol with energy drink does not affect subjective intoxication and seems unlikely to increase total alcohol consumption, associated risk‐taking behavior, nor other negative alcohol‐related consequences. Further research may be necessary to fully reveal the effects of AMED.

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Alcohol mixed with energy drink (AMED): A critical review and meta‐analysis

Verster

Benson

Johnson

et al. 2018

Human Psychopharmacology

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“…In order to most effectively translate the growing body of AmED research into useful prescriptions for interventional policy making, several aspects of the AmED/aggression relationship invite further attention. For example, future studies should foster continued expansion of the growing body of research on motivations for AmED use (e.g., Marczinski, ; Peacock et al., ; Verster et al., ). One key consideration is intentionality.…”

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Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drink Use as an Event‐Level Predictor of Physical and Verbal Aggression in Bar Conflicts

Miller

Quigley

Eliseo-Arras

et al. 2016

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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Results of this study suggest that in alcohol-related bar conflicts, higher levels of young adult AmED use are associated with higher levels of aggression perpetration than alcohol use alone and that the elevated risk is not attributable to individual differences between AmED users and nonusers or to contextual differences in bar drinking settings. While future research is needed to identify motivations, dosages, and sequencing issues associated with AmED use, these beverages should be considered a potential risk factor in the escalation of aggressive bar conflicts.

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“…However, less is known about where and how they obtain these drinks. A separate body of literature exists in relation to consumption of EDs by young adults, often examining the experiences of university or college students [ 19 – 21 ]. Much of this literature focuses on co-consumption with alcohol (AmED) and generally finds that this behaviour is associated with a range of negative outcomes, which in many cases are worse than those associated with ED or alcohol consumption alone [ 22 – 24 ].…”

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Children and young people’s perceptions of energy drinks: A qualitative study

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BackgroundConsumption of soft drinks is declining in many countries, yet energy drink sales continue to increase, particularly amongst young consumers. Little is currently known about the drivers behind these trends. Energy drinks are high in sugar and caffeine, and evidence indicates that regular or heavy use by under 18s is likely to be detrimental to health. This study aimed to explore children and young people’s attitudes and perceptions in relation to energy drinks in a UK context.MethodsEight focus groups were conducted with pupils aged 10–11 years (n = 20) and 13–14 years (n = 17) from four schools in northern England. A sub-sample also took part in a mapping exercise to generate further insights. Data were analysed using the constant comparative approach.ResultsEnergy drinks were reportedly consumed in a variety of public and private places, generally linked to social activities, sports and computer gaming (particularly amongst boys). Participants demonstrated strong brand awareness and preferences that were linked to taste and perceived value for money. The relatively low price of energy drinks and their widespread availability were identified as key factors, along with gendered branding and marketing. Some participants demonstrated a critical approach to manufacturers’ claims and many were keen to become better informed, often through school- or peer-based interventions. Other potential interventions included age restrictions, voluntary schemes involving retailers and improved labelling.ConclusionsThe lack of a single dominant factor in participants’ consumption choices suggests that there is unlikely to be a ‘silver bullet’ in attempting to address this issue. However, the findings provide support for policy-level interventions that seek to change the behaviours of manufacturers and retailers as well as consumers, and actively involve children and young people where possible.

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Typology of Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drink Consumers: Motivations for Use

Cited by 15 publications

References 33 publications

Alcohol mixed with energy drink (AMED): A critical review and meta‐analysis

Alcohol mixed with energy drink (AMED): A critical review and meta‐analysis

Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drink Use as an Event‐Level Predictor of Physical and Verbal Aggression in Bar Conflicts

Children and young people’s perceptions of energy drinks: A qualitative study

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