I’m shocked by how tipsy I felt after a couple of cans of Kin and I can see the appeal for a daytime drinking session or a midweek tipple. But they’re not a like-for-like alternative. I’m glad to end the night slightly earlier than usual and they still help me to feel relaxed in a social setting. Crucially, I wake up with no hangover the next day. The issue, however, is the caffeine content.

“If people do feel tipsy on these substances, it’s likely because they are full of caffeine and also maybe because the effects of the nootropics are making them feel calm and more relaxed than normal,” Medlin explains. She stresses again that we don’t know how the body might react to consuming these conflicting substances. The post-drink caffeine rush and subsequent dehydration aren’t pleasant, so if you’re not a massive coffee or energy drink user, this particular strain of euphorics might not be for you.

It’s also worth remembering that there’s no research on euphorics or how their ingredients work together, so it’s hard to say what a ‘normal’ response might be. If I were to drink them again, I’d start slower and maybe limit myself to one can.

“I swapped alcohol for euphoric drinks on a night out – and was shocked at how they made me feel”