eli5: Why are caffeinated energy drink dangerous unlike coffee which is safe

Question

I often hear that an energy drink is dangerous and will cause problems in the longterm while I don’t hear anything about coffee

Both contains caffeine, although an energy drinks gives much more energy and focus

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Answer 1

Its not that one is “safer” than the other its the target audience. Aint too many 13 year old running around drinking espressos whereas Monster on the other hand. Both aren’t particularly “unhealthy” but there are some side effects which Children are more prone too especially at the doses you’d get from mainlining a big gulp full of Red Bull or three.