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Should teens taking ADHD, anxiety and depression drugs consume energy drinks and coffee?

  • Written by Lina Begdache, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageThe American Academy of Pediatrics says teens should never consume energy drinks.monkeybusinessimages/istock via Getty Imagesimage

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