# 'Supersized alcopops' pose unique danger to youth

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/supersized-alcopops-pose-unique-danger-to-youth/298 "2018-10-31T02:44:53Z")\
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> **['Supersized alcopops' pose unique danger to youth: New study and commentary...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180608103333.htm)**
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> College students seriously underestimate the effects of drinking a new class of beverages being marketed across the country, according to a new study. 'Supersized alcopops' -- sweet, colorful and fizzy drinks that have been shown to appeal to youth...

  
College students seriously underestimate the effects of drinking a new class of beverages being marketed across the country, according to a new study. ‘Supersized alcopops’ – sweet, colorful and fizzy drinks that have been shown to appeal to youth – now contain almost as much alcohol as a six-pack of beer in a single can, and young drinkers don’t know how much these drinks can affect them.