Audra Roemer, CARBC/Psychology, alcohol and mixed energy drinks
(March 22, 2017) - People who mix highly caffeinated energy drinks with alcoholic beverages may be at increased risk for injury, according to a new study by UVic's Centre for Addictions Research of BC, published in the March issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The story continues to gain extensive media coverage, with fresh stories in International Business Times (AU), CTV Vancouver Island, Vancouver Sun (published in the Province), Chicago Tribune, Metro News and Times Colonist; they include quotes from the study's lead researcher, Audra Roemer, a UVic doctoral student in clinical psychology. UVic News
Audra Roemer (CARBC), doctoral student in clinical psychology, was interviewed on-camera yesterday for CTV Vancouver Island about her analysis of studies exploring the risk associated with mixing alcohol and energy drinks, as above. CTV VI (from 5:28) UVic News
The new CARBC study on the risks of mixing alcohol and energy drinks was picked up by LiveScience, including quotes from the study's lead researcher, Audra Roemer, a UVic doctoral student in clinical psychology. The study has gained significant news coverage since its release in the March issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. LiveScience UVic News
Audra Roemer (CARBC / Psychology) spoke on CFAX 1070 yesterday about her new study, a systematic review in which she found an increased risk of harm from mixing energy drinks and alcohol, compared to drinking alcohol only. CFAX UVic News