As if there wasn’t already enough for parents of college kids to worry about, you can now add the dangers of mixing alcohol and energy drinks to the list. Combining these two types of beverages has become extremely popular. According to studies, 78 percent of drinkers under the age of 25 have admitted to combining alcohol and energy drinks within the past month. Those who consume these beverages in combination with one another, claim that they feel more aware and less tired while they are out.