{"id":557120,"date":"2022-07-11T19:56:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T11:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/?p=557120"},"modified":"2022-07-11T19:56:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T11:56:31","slug":"can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Energy Drinks Fail a Drug Test? (Must Know)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.601178781925%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:62.4%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75.04%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.32%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The rising popularity of energy drinks has put these drinks under several concerns and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many side effects of energy drinks, however, some people have claimed that energy drinks can even cause you to fail a drug test. But this claim is entirely false!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks do not cause you to fail a drug test; energy drinks do not contain illegal substances which are likely to harm you in the way addictive drugs do, they just contain caffeine. So drug tests do not test for caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s read a little more about it below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b00b47d289\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#What_is_Considered_a_Drug\" title=\"What is Considered a Drug?\">What is Considered a Drug?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Types_of_Drugs\" title=\"Types of Drugs\">Types of Drugs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#What_Does_a_Drug_Test_Detect\" title=\"What Does a Drug Test Detect?\">What Does a Drug Test Detect?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Caffeine\" title=\"Caffeine\">Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Is_Caffeine_Considered_a_Drug\" title=\"Is Caffeine Considered a Drug?\">Is Caffeine Considered a Drug?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Does_Caffeine_Fail_Drug_Test\" title=\"Does Caffeine Fail Drug Test?\">Does Caffeine Fail Drug Test?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Is_Sugar_Considered_a_Drug\" title=\"Is Sugar Considered a Drug?\">Is Sugar Considered a Drug?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Does_Sugar_Fail_Drug_Test\" title=\"Does Sugar Fail Drug Test?\">Does Sugar Fail Drug Test?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Do_Energy_Drinks_Cause_You_to_Fail_a_Drug_Test\" title=\"Do Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?\">Do Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Can_Bang_Energy_Drinks_Cause_You_to_Fail_a_Drug_Test\" title=\"Can Bang Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?\">Can Bang Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Substances_that_Can_Cause_False-Positive_Drug_Tests\" title=\"Substances that Can Cause False-Positive Drug Tests\">Substances that Can Cause False-Positive Drug Tests<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#Final_Verdict\" title=\"Final Verdict\">Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-energy-drinks-fail-a-drug-test\/#You_might_want_to_read_next\" title=\"You might want to read next:\">You might want to read next:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Drug_Test\"><\/span>What is a Drug Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/drugs-abuse-tests\/drugs-abuse-home-use-test#:~:text=These%20tests%20detect%20the%20presence,is%20done%20in%20two%20steps.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/drugs-abuse-tests\/drugs-abuse-home-use-test#:~:text=These%20tests%20detect%20the%20presence,is%20done%20in%20two%20steps.\" target=\"_blank\">drug test<\/a> is a test that is performed to determine if a person is using illegal drugs or drugs that can be harmful to him or her. Drug tests are used to test for illegal drugs to help prevent drug use, keep users safe, and protect the legal rights of the accused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A drug test is a test to detect the presence of illegal drugs in the body through bodily fluids. It is also known as a urinalysis, and the test is commonly used as a way to detect the presence of drugs in the body and the urine of an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_Drug_Tests\"><\/span>Purpose of Drug Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The test is most commonly used by employers to test job candidates and employees for illegal drug use, but can also be used by public agencies and courts to check on the suitability of an employee or job candidate for a particular position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Random drug testing can be a helpful tool in the workplace. The drug testing policy or procedure should be worded and include the basics of what a test entails. The test is also used by schools, universities, and law enforcement, as well as by the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is widely used as part of many drug and alcohol testing programs, to ensure that people who are impaired are not working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drug Testing\" class=\"wp-image-557230\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1.jpg 509w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Drug Testing\" class=\"wp-image-557230 lazyload\" width=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1.jpg.webp 509w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-335x223.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-347x231.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1-150x100.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test-1.jpg\" height=\"339\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>There can be several purposes for Drug Testing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Considered_a_Drug\"><\/span>What is Considered a Drug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of drugs; drugs can be anything that is used to treat certain medical conditions or used to relieve the symptoms of any disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas some drugs can affect the way your brain and body function; from changing your mood to changing your thoughts, some drugs can have complete control over your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few drugs mildly affect your brain and body, however, a few drugs can have strong impacts on your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Drugs\"><\/span>Types of Drugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of drugs and they have different uses and purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants.<\/li><li>CNS Stimulants.<\/li><li>Hallucinogens. <\/li><li>Dissociative Anesthetics.<\/li><li>Narcotic Analgesics.<\/li><li>Inhalants.<\/li><li>Cannabis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A few drugs in the list above have medical and legal usage; while others are illegal drugs. The most commonly used illegal drugs are those that are classified as illegal narcotics, such as heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are often referred to as street drugs, although some of them have legitimate medicinal properties. These may also include prescription medication that has been diverted to street sales, such as OxyContin, or illegal prescription medication that has been diverted to the black market, such as painkillers like oxycodone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common street drugs include, but are not limited to, the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Crystal Meth <\/li><li>Heroin <\/li><li>Crack Cocaine <\/li><li>Cocaine <\/li><li>Ecstasy <\/li><li>Marijuana <\/li><li>LSD <\/li><li>Opium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Drug_Test_Detect\"><\/span>What Does a Drug Test Detect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug tests are not used to test all drugs, but a few illegal drugs might harm the person. Commonly a drug test is done for detecting the following drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug tests commonly test for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Alcohol<\/li><li>Amphetamines also include&nbsp;methamphetamine.<\/li><li>Barbiturates, such as secobarbital and phenobarbital.<\/li><li>Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam or clonazepam<\/li><li>Cocaine<\/li><li>Marijuana&nbsp;(THC)<\/li><li>Opioids and opiates, such as oxycodone, morphine,&nbsp;heroin, codeine, hydrocodone, and fentanyl.<\/li><li>Phencyclidine (PCP)<\/li><li>Steroids<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test.jpg\" alt=\"Drug testing for specified drugs\" class=\"wp-image-557231\" width=\"1250\" height=\"780\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Drug testing for specified drugs\" class=\"wp-image-557231 lazyload\" width=\"1250\" height=\"780\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drug-test.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>A drug test is a specified test and it does not detect every drug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine\"><\/span>Caffeine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine is the most common ingredient on which most energy drinks are based. To increase the energizing effects of energy drinks, these drinks combine the energizing effects of caffeine with a few other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sometimes caffeine can have certain side effects due to which people avoid drinking highly caffeinated beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>side effects<\/strong><\/a> due to which people do not like to consume caffeinated beverages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Restlessness and shakiness.<\/li><li>Insomnia.<\/li><li>Headaches.<\/li><li>Dizziness.<\/li><li>Fast heart rate.<\/li><li>Dehydration.<\/li><li>Anxiety.<\/li><li>Dependency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2.jpg\" alt=\"coffee beans\n\" class=\"wp-image-557254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-735x552.jpg 735w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"coffee beans\n\" class=\"wp-image-557254 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-720x540.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-735x552.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-335x251.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-347x260.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-520x390.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-640x480.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-960x720.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-1080x810.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2-150x113.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_2_4888877538-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Coffee beans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Caffeine_Considered_a_Drug\"><\/span>Is Caffeine Considered a Drug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine is considered a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/caffeine#:~:text=Caffeine%20is%20a%20drug%20that,Chocolate%20also%20contains%20caffeine.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/caffeine#:~:text=Caffeine%20is%20a%20drug%20that,Chocolate%20also%20contains%20caffeine.\" target=\"_blank\">drug<\/a>, but not the kind of drug you are thinking of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a legal stimulant and it is not an illegal drug. It is a central nervous system stimulant, and it can have certain effects on your brain because can might have the power to alter how your brain works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a psychoactive drug, caffeine affects your brain as it affects your mood and makes you more active mentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Caffeine_Fail_Drug_Test\"><\/span>Does Caffeine Fail Drug Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine is not likely to fail a drug test because a drug test does not detect caffeine. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it is not possible that caffeine might fail a drug test; caffeine is not an illegal drug that might harm you like certain narcotics, cannabis, or antidepressants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar is a sweet compound present in the energy drinks we consume and the food we eat. However, this ingredient has been accused of several side effects for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" target=\"_blank\">deteriorating<\/a> effects of sugar on health include diabetes, <a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20780\">high blood pressure<\/a>, obesity, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, one cannot deny the quick energizing effects that come from the consumption of sugar. Even though the effects are temporary and result in a sugar <a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/best-energy-drinks-without-the-crash\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21949\">crash<\/a>, you can enjoy the momentary energy spike<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid sugar, you can also opt for one of these top <a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=15833&amp;action=edit\">10 Best Sugar-Free Energy Drinks (Detailed List)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sugar_Considered_a_Drug\"><\/span>Is Sugar Considered a Drug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar is not a drug, it is a chemical, however, there is a long debate behind this. The reason why most people consider sugar a drug is the way it works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/bjsm.bmj.com\/content\/52\/14\/910.abstract\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bjsm.bmj.com\/content\/52\/14\/910.abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">similarity<\/a> between the way sugar works and the way addictive drugs work. Addictive drugs control the emotional part of our brain, making us habitual of their consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our brains have been hardwired for a sense of pleasure, and the drugs upon consumption <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1146\/annurev-psych-010418-103337\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1146\/annurev-psych-010418-103337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">release<\/a> a huge wave of dopamine, which is the hormone responsible to provide us with a sense of pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, do you know that sugar does the same? Sugar consumption releases a gush of dopamine, making us crave sweets to an extent that some people start feeling annoyed and irritated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, sugar can be as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newhallhospital.co.uk\/news\/is-sugar-more-addictive-than-cocaine\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newhallhospital.co.uk\/news\/is-sugar-more-addictive-than-cocaine\" target=\"_blank\">addictive<\/a> as a few drugs, however, it is not a drug even though it acts like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Sugar_Fail_Drug_Test\"><\/span>Does Sugar Fail Drug Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, sugar does not fail a drug test because sugar is not a drug. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research claim sugar to be as addictive as some drugs, which is true to some extent, however, sugar is still not a drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar and drug test\" class=\"wp-image-556976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-735x414.jpg 735w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-335x189.jpg 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 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48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/imageedit_4_7628211850-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Sugar does not fail a drug test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Energy_Drinks_Cause_You_to_Fail_a_Drug_Test\"><\/span>Do Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks are beverages that are now available in almost every house. Some people like to consume energy drinks at least twice a day; it is because of the energizing effects provided by these drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the presence of caffeine and similar ingredients, energy drinks can make us active and alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caffeine present in energy drinks is a psychoactive drug that affects our brain in such a way that it becomes more active and alert and works more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/journal-of-alzheimers-disease\/jad01379\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/journal-of-alzheimers-disease\/jad01379\" target=\"_blank\">replaces<\/a> the molecules of adenosine by attaching themselves to the receptors of adenosine present in the brain and in this way caffeine molecules make you active and help you to <a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-concentration\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24113\">concentrate<\/a> in a better way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being said that, if you think that due to the presence of caffeine, an energy drink can cause you to fail the drug test so let&rsquo;s look into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though caffeine is a drug, it is not an illegal drug, and caffeine is not what the drug tests or toxicology tests are used to detect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So any energy drink containing caffeine or similar stimulants is not going to cause you to fail a drug test.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will come across many rumors on the internet claiming that energy drinks should not be consumed before a drug test as it might cause you to fail the drug test, there is no truth in it and it is entirely wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bang_Energy_Drinks_Cause_You_to_Fail_a_Drug_Test\"><\/span>Can Bang Energy Drinks Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/bang-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26026\">Bang energy drink<\/a> is a famous energy drink that contains around 300 mg of caffeine, which makes it a bit of a high caffeinated drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a drug test the other day and you are wondering whether you should consume a Bang energy drink or not as it might cause you to fail the drug test, then you do not have to worry at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bang Energy drink will not cause you to fail a drug test.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were false rumors which circulated on the internet claiming that Bang energy drink can cause a failure in a drug test, however, it was entirely false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the nutrients of Bang energy, one can make sure that it does not contain any illegal substance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Typical Values<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bang<\/strong><br>(16 fl. oz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/td><td>0<br>calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fat<br>(Of which Saturated)<\/strong><\/td><td>g<br>(g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carbohydrate<br>(Of which Sugars)<\/strong><\/td><td>0g<br>(0g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sodium<\/strong><\/td><td>40mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td>300mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vitamin B3 (Niacin)<\/strong><\/td><td>5mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/td><td>0.5mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5&mu;g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/td><td>27mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magnesium<\/strong><\/td><td>5mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calcium<\/strong><\/td><td>5mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><em>Nutrition facts of Bang Energy Drink<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substances_that_Can_Cause_False-Positive_Drug_Tests\"><\/span>Substances that Can Cause False-Positive Drug Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Few substances do not fall into the category of being illegal, but they can cause a false-positive drug test because the drug test might confuse them for a few other illegal substances, so these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/drug-medication\/ss\/slideshow-drugs-false-positive-test\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/drug-medication\/ss\/slideshow-drugs-false-positive-test\" target=\"_blank\">substances<\/a> are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-losing-weight\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22610\">Weight Loss<\/a> Pills<\/li><li>Poppy Seeds<\/li><li>Mouthwash<\/li><li>Antidepressants<\/li><li>Antibiotics (In rare cases)<\/li><li>CBD Oil<\/li><li>Antihistamines<\/li><li>HIV Medication<\/li><li>Coca Tea<\/li><li>Antipsychotic Drugs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In Focus: The Drug Testing Process\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DQ5PvAbzpXQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Know how drug testing is done<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A drug test is a test that is performed to determine if a person is using illegal drugs or drugs that can be harmful to him or her.<\/li><li>Any energy drink containing caffeine or similar stimulants is not going to cause you to fail a drug test.<\/li><li>People believe that energy drinks such as Bang energy drink and Red Bull can cause you to fail a drug test, which is also false.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_want_to_read_next\"><\/span>You might want to read next:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reizeclub.com\/list-of-keto-friendly-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lis<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reizeclub.com\/list-of-keto-friendly-energy-drinks\/\">t of keto-friendly energy drinks<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reizeclub.com\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-g-fuel\/\">How much caffeine is in G-fuel?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/zoa-energy-drink-review\/\">Zoa Energy Drink Review 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