PARENTS, WHAT IS IN THE CANDY YOUR CHILD IS EATING?
What’s the latest trend for kids trying to hide alcohol? Gummy Bears, Red Hots, Chocolate, peppermint sticks, pretty much candy of all kinds.
That’s right – they are soaking candy (any type) in vodka – the candy absorbs and becomes infused with the vodka and kids are able to effectively “drink” out in the open.
Don’t be fooled by the cuteness of these “boozy bears” – they are dangerous.
Kids don’t know how much alcohol they’re consuming when they eat the alcohol-infused gummy candy and a couple of handfuls of candy increasing blood alcohol content quickly. If found with the candy in their possession, kids can be issued an MIP (minor in possession) ticket. This is no different that if a child was found drinking a cup of any alcoholic beverage.
So, what should parents do? Be on the lookout for gummy candy, or any candy for that matter – smell it or taste it and make sure your child is just satisfying his/her sweet tooth and nothing else!
