New Teen, Young Adult Obsession

From eNewsletter 6/15/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the newest young person obsession are caffeine pouches?

Often artificially flavored with Blue Raspberry and Fruit Punch, at least the pouches aren't nicotine. However, these “energy pouches” are part of a fast-growing category of caffeine pouches marketed as a trendier, cheaper and more discreet alternative to coffee, energy drinks and pre-workout powders.

The big problem: there’s no federal age restriction on caffeine products.

Misuse of caffeine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, contribute to poor sleep quality, precipitate increased urination, loose stools, sweating, dehydration, tremors, and restlessness. Moreover, in prepubertal individuals, excess caffeine can reduce the growing brain’s own incentive to develop certain connections facilitating memory and learning.

Please alert family and friends who are of the age where misuse of caffeine pouches may occur.

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