Inhalable Caffeine Could Increase Addiction Risk

The recent introduction of inhalable caffeine has raised concerns among the medical community, according to a recent news article.

Biomedical engineering professor David Edwards, who developed AeroShot, claims the inhalable caffeine product is 100 percent safe. Yet one New York senator wants the United States Food and Drug Administration to prove that.

Charles Schumer, a Democratic senator in New York, believes this revolutionary new energy booster could further add to an already problematic situation for binge drinkers. The quick hit of caffeine could enable club goers to continue drinking for longer periods of time. This is something that Schumer and other medical experts are concerned with.

AeroShot should be consumed no more than three times a day. Each puff can dispense the equivalent of a large cup of coffee with the addition of some Vitamin B. The simplicity is geared toward those with active lifestyles who don’t have the time to sit around and sip a cup of coffee. Edwards claims that AeroShot is only targeting adults 18 years and older, but this doesn’t change the perception of such a quick fix.

In the past decade, students have increased their use of products to help them study and party. This has included everything from energy drinks to prescription drugs like Adderall. Schumer worries that students might get their hands on AeroShot and abuse its intended purpose since there is nothing holding a person back from inhaling more than the recommended dose.

AeroShot works by the individual placing the lipstick-size canister into their mouth and inhaling. The dispenser shoots a lemon-line powder into the mouth which dissolves instantly. The experience and taste has had both positive and negative feedback.

Some claim the taste is bad while others thought the process was simple and convenient. Others would still prefer the habit of brewing and enjoying their regular cup of coffee.