The newest fad is powdered alcohol. It has gotten alot of attentuion because it is targeted at college age kids and it has the potential to be fatal. The politicans and health advocates who object to it claim that the problem is that kids might injest too much and suffer alcohol poisoning.
The idea of powdered alcohol is nothing new, in fact its been around for decades. However, it has never been marketed to the public this way. There is a fear that the people who make the mixture won't follow the directions properly and will make the concoction too strong.
Additionally, there is the fear that kids can sneak this around much easier than regular alcohol. It is a small packet that can fit in a pocket and be added to bottled water at any time.
There are several states that have already banned these substances, including New York. Groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
Schumer, the congresman from New York, is calling for nation wide legislation against this form of powdered alcohol.
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