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Opinion: Let’s not start regulating caffeine

Quebec's ban on selling energy drinks to people under 16, which covers only 11 per cent of consumption, won't be the last caffeine law

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The death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron in January 2024 was a tragedy no one can be indifferent to. The Quebec teenager died during a school ski trip after consuming a Red Bull energy drink while taking prescription ADHD medication. A coroner’s report concluded the interaction of his stimulant medication with caffeine caused the cardiac arrhythmia that took his life. Zachary’s parents have become tireless advocates for restricting youth access to energy drinks, and their grief demands respect.

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