2023-10-09 12:35:06
But above all, the team observed that some young people showed signs of dependence. Because in addition to added sugar, these teas often contain caffeine, 2 addictive substances.
Increased risk of depression
“We found that a higher level of milk tea addiction was significantly associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation,” the authors note. Which suggest that students faced with loneliness might resort to adopting addictive behaviors to escape negative emotions. Problem is, when addictive behaviors are used as a means of regulating emotions, they can also maintain unhappiness. A vicious circle in short.
The team recommends that measures be put in place to guard against physical and mental problems that could be linked to bubble tea. “The current results can help policymakers develop regulations such as restricting …”.
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