When you've been looking forward to Friday night all week, nothing's going to stop you from a night on the town - no matter how exhausted you are. But not to worry, you can just order a caffeinated beverage with your alcohol and you'll get a whole new burst of energy! Actually, according to a recent study at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, you might want to hold off on the caffeine when you're drinking.

It's no secret that mixing energy drinks and alcohol is a trendy party move " Young people are now drinking alcohol in different ways than they have in the past" , explained Cecile A. Marczinski, assistant professor of psychology at Northern Kentucky University and first author of the study. " Classic mixed drinks such as rum and coke have been replaced with mixed drinks that use energy drinks instead, such as Jaegerbombs and Red Bull and vodka."

But doing so could actually have drastic consequences for your health. For one thing, the caffeine can mask the effects of the booze until you've already drank way more than you can handle. By the time the alcohol kicks in, you're totally intoxicated and making a fool of yourself at the bar. Additionally, the combination of lowered inhibitions thanks to the booze and heightened energy thanks to caffeine makes for a dangerous situation for everyone involved. So next time you're at the bar, stick to soda and juice for mixers and know your limits!