What is Caffeine Intoxication?
If you’ve never heard of caffeine intoxication, you’re not alone. It’s not often discussed, as most people won’t consume coffee or soda in amounts high enough, or quickly enough, to suffer an acute effect. But when you consider that some energy drinks contain the equivalent of four or five cups of coffee in one can, you realize how you could easily consume the equivalent of a couple of pots of coffee in very short order. Among the worst offenders, in terms of caffeine overload, are: • SPIKE Shooter – 35.7mg/oz (16 oz = 570 mg) • Cocaine Energy Drink – 33.3 mg/oz (16 oz = 533 mg) • Redline RTD – 31.3 mg/oz (16 oz = 501 mg) • Blow (energy drink mix) – 30 mg/oz (16 oz = 480 mg) • Fixx – 25 mg/oz (16 oz = 400 mg) Some energy drinks are so high in caffeine they’re served in 1 to 2 ounce “shots.” Ammo, for example, contains 171 mg, served in a one ounce can. RedLine Power Rush, which comes in a 2.5 oz can, contains 140 mg/oz, giving you the equivalent of about three and a half cups of coffee
