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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Katie Hawkinson

‘You can literally pregame recess with these’: Experts warn of caffeine pouches targeting teens

Last summer, a TikTok user shared a video responding to a commenter asking if 13-year-olds can use caffeine pouches. The pouches, which are placed between your cheeks and gums to absorb the stimulant directly, have become increasingly popular amongst teens.

“Yes, guys, you can literally pregame recess with these,” the video creator says, holding up a tin of LyvWel “Cherry Blast” caffeine pouches.

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