Four Loko too dangerous for Campuses

A number of universities across the country are looking to ban a popular alcoholic beverage called Four Loco.

It mixes caffeine with alcohol.

The news comes after the drink sent dozens of students from Central Washington University to the hospital.

Four Loko is also known as "liquid cocaine" or "blackout in a can."

One 23.5 fluid ounce can contains as much alcohol as a six pack of beer and one cup of coffee.

This potent mixture has universities across the nation worried for student safety and well being.

"Because its an energy drink...its fun...kids like fun," said Jacqueline Webster a Graduate Student at UTPB.

"Red bull gives you wings...this will give you something far worse," said Vincent Paultran a Undergrad at UTPB.

They're talking about the alcoholic energy drink called Four Loko that is creating buzz around campuses in the U.S.

It's become the "cool" thing to drink.

But it also can be dangerous.

And the danger, can sneak up on you.

"Normally a person who drinks alcohol gets sedated and this removes that as a barrier," said, Family Doctor, Richard Bartlett.

This means that when you open a can and start drinking, you may not know your drunk until it's too late.

"You don't have the warning signs built in normally...they might not realize they shouldn't be driving, that they shouldn't be doing certain activities," said Bartlett.

It also becomes dangerous when mixed with other over-the-counter medications like sudafed and afrin.

And Bartlett says that as allergy season approaches, and people need those medicines to keep from sneezing,  they may end up with a much bigger problem.

"With these other stimulants in it it could be a cardiac problem as well," said Bartlett.