POTENTIALLY deadly caffeine powder is being SNORTED by teenagers as a replacement for so-called legal highs such as Spice.

And while caffeine tablets and powder are usually taken by gym-goers to increase their stamina, the substance is now being marketed to youngsters as a party drug, reports The Daily Star.

3 Teen revellers are snorting potentially deadly caffeine powder which is being marketed as a party drug Credit: Getty Images

3 One brand, which has not been linked to any deaths, markets itself as a 'party powder' Credit: Snow Blow

Tragic Michael Bedford died in 2010 after consuming two teaspoons of the pure caffeine powder which is the equivalent to nearly 70 cans of Red Bull.

Reputable brands aimed at the world of fitness give detailed advice on dosage and information on health risks.

But the Star reports that some of the companies which peddled the now banned drugs, Spice and Black Mamba, have now turned to selling caffeine powder instead.

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Some sellers are even pushing “snorting kits” which resemble cocaine snorting equipment to naïve youngsters.

Caffeine powder has been linked to a number of deaths around the world and even a small amount can trigger a heart attack.

One brand Snowblow Blowout, which has not been linked to any deaths, markets itself as “caffeine power party snuff” and sells one gram for £7.

3 Blowout claims to 'pack a punch' and tells users not to consume more than 400mg in 24 hours Credit: Snow Blow

Another company sells the powder along with snorting kits featuring a small mirror and a razor blade for revellers to chop up the powder.

The advert reads: “You’ve seen all our new powders exempt from the ban and think they’re great alternatives? Well, look no further than our exciting pick me up energy snuff pack!

“We’ve put together our best caffeine-based powders in this brilliant snuff pack featuring 2.5g of the good stuff to liven your senses.

“A sociable kit with only ups, no downs.”

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