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VOTE NOW: Should kids under 18 be allowed to buy energy drinks?

VOTE NOW: Should kids under 18 be allowed to buy energy drinks?
Posted at 5:30 AM, Feb 28, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-28 05:30:01-05

A 19-year-old in Jackson County had to be hospitalized and treated for heart trouble after drinking too much caffeine after drinking Mountain Dew and two Red Bulls.

Doctors say the teen doesn't appear to have any permanent damage to his heart, but will have to stay away from all energy drinks.

We want to hear from you: should kids under 18 be allowed to buy energy drinks?

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