Beverages containing high caffeine doses, such as Red Bull, are used as a "legal way to get high", said Iain Phillips, a youth service manager in Blackpool. He warned that young people with existing mental health problems are most at risk from the drinks, which can have an "extreme impact" on their conduct.
Bob Tate, co-founder of Drug Education UK, said youth workers must educate young people about healthy caffeine levels.
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