As most of you already know, the Michigan Alcohol Control Commission recently decided to ban alcoholic energy drinks throughout the state.
The commission signed an administrative order on Nov. 4 that outlaws alcoholic energy drinks such as Four Loko, Joose and Smirnoff Raw Tea from being sold and distributed throughout the state of Michigan.
The commission claimed that along with the serious health-risks that come with consumption of these drinks, the products are appealing to a young audience and promotes binge-drinking.
Sharon Martin, the commission's Director of Licensing said that their goal is to get these products off the marketplace in Michigan.
According to Martin, a series of bad events resulting from the consumption of Four Loko has a lot to do with the commission's decision to ban these drinks. A 14-year-old girl was sexually abused and 9 college-aged students in Washington were hospitalized after consuming Four Loko.
No wonder why it's nicknamed "blackout in a can" and "liquid cocaine."
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