Q According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 20,783 people visited emergency rooms in 2011 due to energy drink related issues. Although this number may seem high, Monster Energy alone sold 420 million energy drinks in the US alone (statistica.com). By comparison, according to the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 5 million hospital visits a year are due to alcohol consumption. Do you think that energy drinks are a national health concern, or a relatively harmless pick-me-up that is safe if used responsibly? Do you Also think that energy drinks should not be marketed to youths?