French lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose a tax of one euro per litre on energy drinks, such as Red Bull, after health authorities warned against mixing them with alcohol or taking them during exercise.
Many teenagers in the U.S. have been experiencing health problems related to heart and brain by drinking excessive amount of Red Bull before test days or during exercise. When mixed with alcohol, the drink can be a "deadly bomb" that can directly damage lungs.
Tax on high caffeine concentrated drinks should be imposed to protect the health of the teenagers.