Quit the can. Not cold turkey.
Swap your energy drink for drops. Then step down one squeeze at a time.
65 mg per squeeze. Zero sugar. You set the dose, so you can lower it.
The short answer
How to quit energy drinks
The easiest way to quit energy drinks is to step down, not stop. Cutting back gradually, around 25% a week, is the common advice for avoiding withdrawal headaches. Cans make that hard: each one is a fixed dose, 80 mg in a Red Bull and 160 mg in a Monster. Drizz Energy Drops are 65 mg per squeeze with zero sugar, so you lower your dose one squeeze at a time.
The research
Why stepping down works.
Quitting is hard for real reasons, not willpower. Caffeine habits are physical, and new habits take weeks to stick.
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50%
of people in controlled caffeine studies got headaches when they stopped abruptly. Symptoms start within 12 to 24 hours and can last 2 to 9 days.
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66 days
was the median time it took people to make a new daily behavior automatic. For some it took 18 days, for others 254.
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13.5 tsp
of added sugar in one 16 oz Monster Original (54 g). The American Heart Association's daily limit is about 9 teaspoons for men and 6 for women.
American Heart Association · Monster Original nutrition label
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11x
jump in daily energy drink use among U.S. young adults, from 0.5% in 2003 to 5.5% in 2016.
Vercammen, Koma and Bleich, American Journal of Preventive Medicine (2019)
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400 mg
a day is the FDA's figure for an amount not generally linked to negative effects in healthy adults. Energy drinks carry 54 to 328 mg per 16 oz.
These studies look at caffeine, sugar and habits in general. They did not study Drizz, and their authors don't endorse it.
The Drizz Step-Down
Your step-down, week by week.
Swap one can at a time, then drop a squeeze a week. Hold any week as long as you need.
| Week | What you drink | Caffeine a day | Sugar a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 2 Monster Originals | 108 g | |
| Week 1 | 1 Monster + 2 squeezes | 54 g | |
| Week 2 | 3 squeezes | 0 g | |
| Week 3 | 2 squeezes | 0 g | |
| Week 4 | 1 squeeze | 0 g | |
| Week 5 | Your call: keep 1, or stop | 0 g |
Find your starting point
| Your can | Caffeine | Swap it for |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull, 8.4 oz | 80 mg | 1 squeeze |
| Monster Original, 16 oz | 160 mg | 2 squeezes |
Drizz label: 65 mg per squeeze, no more than 3 squeezes in 24 hours. Monster and Red Bull figures from their labels.
Meet Drizz
One squeeze. Any drink.
Unflavored Energy Drops: the caffeine, without the can.
- 65 mg of caffeine from green tea per squeeze, with L-theanine and taurine.
- Zero sugar. Sweetened with sucralose.
- Goes into water, sparkling water or any drink you already like.
- 15 servings per bottle. Clip it to your bag and take it anywhere.
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Questions
Quitting questions, answered.
Will I get headaches if I quit energy drinks?
Cutting back too fast is what usually triggers them, so a slow step-down lowers the risk. Everyone is different: if a week feels rough, hold that week before dropping another squeeze.
How many squeezes equal my energy drink?
One squeeze is 65 mg. A Red Bull (80 mg) is about one squeeze, and a 16 oz Monster (160 mg) is about two.
What's the most Drizz I can have in a day?
Follow the label: no more than 3 squeezes (195 mg) in 24 hours. If you drink more than that now, swap one can at a time first, like week 1 of the plan.
Can I quit caffeine completely with Drizz?
Yes. Step down to one squeeze a day, then stop. Or stay at one if that's where you feel best.
Is Drizz sugar-free?
Yes, zero sugar. It's sweetened with sucralose, and the full ingredient list is on every bottle.
What do I mix it into?
Water, sparkling water or any cold drink you already like. Drizz is unflavored.
Where can I buy Drizz Energy Drops?
On Amazon, and here on drizzdrops.com.
Still have one? Email us at hello@drizzdrops.com
Skip Drizz if:
- You're under 18.
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You're sensitive to caffeine, or a doctor told you to avoid it.
- You have a heart condition or take medication that interacts with caffeine. Ask your doctor first.
This plan is general information, not medical advice. If you're cutting caffeine for a medical reason, follow your doctor's plan.
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