Doctors say the ban could help improve mental health and behaviour, so are energy drinks bad for young people?
The ban is part of a four-month trial aimed at improving mental health and behaviour.
A small town in Western Australia has banned under-18s from buying energy drinks as part of a research trial aimed at improving youth mental health and behaviour. "In a 500 millimetre can of energy drink, for example, it contains two cups of coffee, and up to 21 teaspoons of sugar, depending on the brand," she said.Ms Howard said studies have shown a number of negative health effects associated with energy drink consumption.
"Data from Australian population survey suggests that intake of energy drinks is highest among adolescents and young adults," said lead researcher Dr Belinda Morley.
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