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Legal Uppers and Downers

May 20, 2009 pochp

As if energy drinks aren’t dangerous enough, here comes one that do the opposite-
it calms you down like a depressant.

‘Readers too hyped up on Red Bull and Rockstar can crack open a new drink to calm down: It’s called Drank, Time reports. Makers of the purple-canned “relaxation beverage” say sales are soaring and 7-Eleven has agreed to stock it nationwide. “Something like this gives you a better night’s sleep,” said Innovative Beverage CEO Peter Bianchi, who said it’s better than keeping “an old bottle of gin” in the drawer.
But Houston community leaders are shocked by Drank’s link to an illegal booze mix called “purple drank.” And Drank’s ingredients have alarmed one pharmacist: “I would not recommend it,” said David DiPersio, who warned that two ingredients, valerian and rose hips, “are not really reviewed by the FDA.” Bianchi countered that Drank’s ingredients are on the FDA’s “Generally Regarded as Safe” list. “I can sleep at night,” said Bianchi.’

Just imagine if someone combines these two like drug users do.
Source: Time

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  1. May 20, 2009 at 11:11 am | #1

    I’m not sure of its contents yet but I know that drinking both together would be dangerous. Thanks Stace.

  2. May 20, 2009 at 10:04 am | #2

    The new type of alcohol and drugs combined? What will they think of next?! Interesting find Poch.

  3. May 20, 2009 at 7:19 am | #3

    That’s wise Lori! I’m glad you’re decisions are healthy too :-)

  4. May 20, 2009 at 6:19 am | #4

    I’ll stick with water. Anything with bright colors that isn’t natural is “ewww” for me.

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