A research team representing six American universities found that the frequency of energy drink use is associated with increased odds of illicit prescription stimulant medication use. Their research is published in Substance Abuse, the official journal of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA), and a publication from Routledge. Articles summarizing the results explain higher probability of stimulant drug use for youth that regularly use energy drinks.
DOT’s Notice on Testing for Marijuana
December 18, 2025 the President of the United States issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Justice to complete the rescheduling process of marijuana