For those wanting to know what the title means, I was watching this report on Today yesterday and I saw this about powdered alcohol, the appeal, how it costs and if it's worth drinking. Some people say it's convenient to have alcohol right upon your reach to make and drink, while others say it's convenient (in a bad way) because children can notice a packet like those quick juice packets you get from the dollar store, make one and drink one; very unhealthy, but very easy to get.
I definitely agree with the people who say the latter. Not only will children grab those packets for no reason other than to find the answer to "Ooh, what's that?", and drink it; I think it's not healthy to drink for adults, either. Who knows what kinds of ingredients in mixed inside? That could cause internal injuries or bleeding or cheap high everyone's going for these days. I wouldn't drink this even if it'll save my life, unless I read the the Nutrition Facts first.
The company Pal-cohol, the maker of the puffy drink mixes, cleared a hurdle getting them past the federal agency that got it approved for sale. But it later changed its mind. Creator Mark Phillips says he's optimistic that these powders will be sold soon. He says that "The label issue doesn't mean that Pal-cohol isn't approved, but that the labels aren't approved".
On it's website, its makers say they're experimenting with adding it to food, but they don't know its potential. I kinda do; it means don't drink it with food! Either drink before or after! Obviously!
It also warns "not to snort the powder", as it's not a smart or responsible way to use the product". I've never heard of that happening (yet), but it was smart for them to say this, as there are some really stupid people who have found random everyday household items and use them for a cheap high (see: Hairspray, Whip-its, whipped cream cans, nail polish, bath salts, cat piss, Raid [the bug killing spray], ect.) so there's no telling when someone will take a Pal-cohol, start huffing, and make a video of it to send to YouTube.
I don't drink, but I do think Palcohol is going to be a thing of the past very soon. So this post may be the last you'll hear of it. Well, until something of an alcohol candy bar or mint or vitamin might come in the future. We're in for a sad future.
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