Four Lokos and You.

The famous Four Lokos, which are caffeinated malt beverages, were originally banned are now making a re-appearance.  The Food and Drug Administration petitioned to have Phusion Projects ( the company who  manufactures the Four Lokos) to remove the Caffeine and two other ingredients.  The companies who produce this type of drink would have to change their formula or they will be forced to shut down their operation.  Tests were done on some people who consumed this type of alcoholic beverage.  A Wake Forest study produced the results that people would think that they could complete tasks like driving and such after the consumption of a Four Loko or another caffeinated alcoholic beverage.  Along with these tests it hasn't been proven that these drinks have any negative impact on a person's health compared to any other alcoholic drink.  In my opinion these drinks shouldn't be outlawed with or without the caffeine in it.  You as the consumer should realize that slamming down a few of these will have a greater affect then say slamming down 4 beers.  Alcohol will mess you up either way and adding caffeine to it will just further the later affects.