A female student at the Huston Middle School in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, was given a three day suspension for giving another student Jolt Gum because it contains caffeine.
New Jersey based GumRunners, the manufacturer of the gum, said two pieces have as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Pediatrician Dr. Kultar Shergill says too much caffeine in teens can deplete calcium, cause depression and affect the heart rate.
Said Shergill, "That's of particular importance for teenagers during growth spurts who need a full night's rest and an adequate supply of calcium." School officials state possessing the gum is okay, but giving it to others goes against the rules.
