THE SIDE EFFECTS OF ENERGY DRINKS

The Side Effects of Energy Drinks 

By Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma - June 27, 2024

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Young neighbour. Can't be older than 24. Had what I suspect to be a stroke yesterday evening.

I gleaned a few, "His temperature was high yesterday"..."He has been ill for 3 days."

I saw the guy. Face drooped on one side. Limbs stiff. His blinking showed that he could hear us all, and me shouting, "He must get to the hospital NOW. It's a stroke!"

Thank God he was carried away on time.

But from the cold limp and scary blinking stare I saw, looks like the damage was already extensive as of the time he was being taken to the hospital.

Incidentally, I had always had it in mind to warn this youngin of his excessive intake of energy drink and sachet alcohol.

That's because he often littered the entrance of my gate with the empty sachets and bottles, around where he sometimes sat under the light to rest after a hard day's work.
📸: Tokunbo Akintola | Facebook 

Remember I said he can't be older than 24. Maybe 21.

Know your body. Check your health status once in a while. Eat and drink healthy.

Be informed.

I just overheard that he's been "stabilized" at the hospital.

Thank God 

But then, I'd still word him when he returns and, hopefully, that the damage done can still be managed for the rest of his days.

©️Tokunbo Akintola




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