First, alcohol made its way into caffeinated drinks (“Farewell to ‘Blackout in a Can‘”)–until the FDA put the kibosh on that liquid marriage. Now, it’s managed to make an appearance in whipped cream, under the name Whipped Lightning. What will they think of next?

According to an ABC News report, Whipped Lightning, an alcohol infused whipped cream, is now a “craze” among college students, who top everything from jello shots to coffee with the stuff. And, like the once alcohol-filled Four Loko beverage, Whipped Lightning reportedly gets kids wasted without them even knowing it.

Advertised as an “alcoholic beverage,” Whipped Lightning’s “Whipahol” can get up to 36.5 proof, and comes in flavors like amaretto, german chocolate and strawberry colada. On its website, the Whipped Lightning company proudly states, “We’ve never had Whipped Lightning tested to determine how many calories are in a serving. Whipahol is not a food product and is not subject to FDA labeling requirements; it is an alcoholic beverage. You should consume Whipahol in moderation, please enjoy it responsibly.”

The whipped “beverage” is being monitored by health officials, who are concerned it could be dangerous for minors. ”They can get a significant amount of alcohol in one shot,’’ Dr. Anita Barry, a director at the Boston Public Health Department, told the Boston Herald.

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Just in time for the holiday season, so full of liquid temptations: a new drug called naltrexone was approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of alcoholism. If taken daily, naltrexone can curb the urge to drink. The drug works by blocking the effect of drugs, known as opioids, on the brain. While it is not meant to take the place of AA, psychotherapy and other treatments for alcoholism, naltrexone–which is generally used for a 3 month period–can lessen cravings for alcohol. In clinical trials, patients using naltrexone to curb cravings were twice as successful as patients taking a placebo.

Time Magazine named Naltrexone as one of the health highlights of 2009. And given the statistics on alcoholism–in the U.S. alone, 14 million residents are battling an alcohol addiction–naltrexone will most likely be welcomed as a powerful weapon in the battle against this tough disease.