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Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
Parents and health groups say the drinks can trigger serious reactions in youths, and a petition has gathered more than 31,000 signatures.
- Following the death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron in January 2024, parents David Miron and Veronica Martinez are pushing Quebec to ban energy drinks for children under 16, gathering over 31,000 signatures on a government petition.
- A coroner's report linked Zachary's death to an arrhythmia caused by mixing his ADHD medication with caffeine from the energy drink, prompting support from schools, teachers, and junior sports leagues.
- Doctors Nova Scotia has advocated for restricting energy drinks for those under 19 since the 2010s, citing cardiac abnormalities and seizure risks, while the United Kingdom tabled similar legislation last year.
- Veronica Martinez met with Quebec Health Minister Sonia Blanger on April 1, and Blanger stated the government is consulting with pharmacists and the provincial director of public health to accelerate action on the issue.
- Patricia Steben, executive director of Collge de Montral, said on Tuesday the movement reflects broader societal concerns, though critics argue a ban might simply redirect youth toward coffee for caffeine.
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Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a
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Quebec is considering banning energy drinks for kids under 16 after a teen's death
Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the caffeine from the energy drink likely caused an arrhythmia that led to his sudden death.His parents, David Miron and Ve…
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