After a hectic school day, exhausting extracurricular activities, a frenetic social life and a heavy homework load, many students find it difficult to earn a chance to catch a breath, much less get some shut-eye.

Taurine, one of the most common substances in energy drinks, is an amino acid produced by the body and designed to regulate heartbeat, muscle contractions and energy levels.

Prescription drug abuse has become so prominent in culture that it is depicted in the lyrics of musical artists such as Shwayze, whose song, "Get U Home" goes, "she tastes like cigarettes and alcohol, up all night on Adderall…" Popping ADHD medications illegally for a quick energy fix has become a trend in high schools and colleges throughout the United States.