Leonardtown, Maryland (CNN)--nine Central Washington University students was obtain treatment after drinking Four Loko, but students at the University of Maryland, College Park, say that you are aware of the consequences of the drink and know their own limits.
So it is surprising that the impending ban on caffeinated malt liquor in Washington State and Michigan is hard to swallow.
Aaron Feierstein, 21-year-old student in Maryland, said drinks is similar to another crowd favorite and should not be prohibited.
"Could you go to the line, and you could have a vodka and Red Bull, and could have the same effect as a fourth Loko," he said. "I don't see the difference ".
His friend Feierstein, Luke Alexander also 21-year-old student in Maryland, agreed.
Students "employs more how it helps them find what they want to be when they're having by what it does to house them," he said.
Senior Ben Present, student journalism covered Four Loko for Journal student, took a more neutral approach.
"Treat this just like any other alcohol type," he said, but "it has become a decent multiple during the month that was popular here, and students know at this point that if they are going to drink, keep one."
Four Loko maker Phusion Projects said "when consumed responsibly," the product is just as safe as any other spirit drinks "and that" consumption of caffeine and alcohol together has been safely for years. "
The campus of the College Park has not received reports of adverse events with four Loko or competitors such as sparks, slope and Joose, said Amanda Long, Coordinator of the University's campus alcohol programs.
Administrators are aware of student use, but rather than encourage a prohibition, they've chosen for increased education and outreach through a section of centered health website dedicated to drinks and presentations student performance on the dangers of drinking too much from it.
Students should be cautious, Long said, why drink contain both stimulants and depressants--and why the high by caffeine can veil how alcohol is inside.
"We have students who are not aware that getting more and more behind, because caffeine is masking posts you're used to feeling," he said. "The more they drink, I am going to get to where you've had too much, and they may not realize it until it is too late. "
The spirits of energy come flame in a 23.5-ounce can contain alcohol both approximately five beers and caffeine a small coffee.
Today, 22, was quick to note that are similar to their counterparts upper shelf, except for one way.
"It is different from your Red Bull-vodka, because I know what you have ordered with a Red Bull and vodka," he said. "With a fourth Loko, is a large, tall, and you don't know everything that is in him. "
Another difference: the One can in value; College Park sells for between $ 2.50 to $ 3.00 or drink half of the cost of a typical line.
"It's a cheap instrument, and is a quick way end," said today.
The metal casing, so bright that you can see your reflection in this almost, or below, essential and fancy symbol today said drink stand out from others in a liquor store when searching for "pre-gaming"--drinking before you go out to drink.
While hedging instruments for the four Loko could push students to sample one of curiosity, Long said, be served largely as a learning tool.
"Our goal is to try and make sure they are as educated as far as possible, so if these articles containing educational information related to health and helping students to find out more," he said, "we are prepared to accept".
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