The Installation Delivery System (IDS) wants you to know what you’re drinking. Ads for ‘‘energy drinks” are popping up everywhere. They show a sluggish person nodding off at their desk or someone forgetting their coffee cup on the roof of their car and driving away. Then magically, after a boost of their energy drink, they are no longer slacking at work, they’re getting a promotion. Don’t we all want to be more alert, a little sharper than usual and get a promotion? An energy drink is fine, as long as it doesn’t contain alcohol.
Did you know that a number of companies that also distribute energy drinks are adding an ‘‘alcoholic energy drink” to their product line? The container may look the same and have the same name as your favorite morning pick-me-up, so proceed with caution. IDS is urging everyone to read the labels when purchasing these kinds of beverages.
While many of these drinks are infused with energy boosters such as caffeine, ginseng and guarana, they may also contain anywhere from 6 percent to 12 percent alcohol.
‘‘That’s more than two and a half standard units of alcohol,” said Tech. Sgt. Julie Rouss, NCOIC of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment. ‘‘Depending on your gender and weight, that can render you unfit for duty and unfit for driving. Educate yourself about what you’re drinking and always read the labels.”
For more information about energy drinks, contact Sergeant Rouss at 202-767-0611.
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