Alcoholic Gummy Bears. What Next?
It’s good for everyone to be “up on the latest” concerning dangers to our kids. One that our creative youth has invented is Alcoholic Gummy Bears (soaking Gummy Bears in Alcohol). I did a test and searched for “Alcoholic Gummy Bears” online and got 78,500 results, added the word recipe (“Recipe Alcoholic Gummy Bears”) and got 217,000 links to teach kids how to make these Alcoholic Gummy Bears. Nice.
Here’s what The Huffington Post has to say about Alcoholic Gummy Bears (and Alcoholic Gummy Worms):
Underage Alcohol Usage: Soaking Gummy Bears In Alcohol Is Newest Trend For Teens
October 19, 2011 One of the scariest things about raising teens is the possibility that they might be influenced to drink. You can warn them of the dangers and consequences until you’re blue in the face, but sometimes, peer pressure gets the best of them. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that more than four million adolescents drink alcohol in any month.
And what’s more frightening, is how clever they’ve become about hiding the act from parents. Once upon a time, teens stole alcohol from their parents, so keeping a close watch on your own liquor cabinet was a fine way to curb the problem. But today, their creativity puts the old trick of refilling bottles with Sprite to shame. And the latest trend in undercover drinking is especially savvy – especially around Halloween time.
Teens are using gummy candy (bears and worms to be exact) to get drunk. They soak the candy in alcohol.
Darcy Jensen from Prairie View Prevention Services in South Dakota works with school districts to prevent teen drinking as part of the “Parents Matter†campaign. She sent out a warning to schools last week to warn them about the trend. It’s important for parents to be aware so that they can spot if their teen has tried it, she says.
“Maybe someone has offered the candy and they didn’t even know. So telling the kids ahead of time this could be something to be aware of is important,” Jensen said.
And though it’s hard to see the positive side of teens becoming sneakier when it comes to something as dangerous as underage drinking, a trend like this can be used to open communication on the topic.
“It’s a good conversation starter to talk about the whole issue of alcohol and underage drinking and the hazards,” Jensen said.
RELATED:
Typical YouTube “how to make” video
Drug czar warns against taking ‘bath salts’ drugs
Specialty “Bath Salts” Linked to Hospitalizations, Suicides
NEED HELP NOW?
Drug Addiction Phone Counseling for Families Dealing with Substance Abuse
RESOURCES:
> Recommended Books and DVDs for families of substance abusers and addicts.
> Addiction Recovery Resources for Families of Substance Abusers, Addicts and Alcoholics
Why Don’t They Just Quit? Hope for families struggling with addiction.
~By Joe Herzanek
New! 2016 Multi-Award-Winning Updated Edition!
Contains 7 new chapters and info on: Heroin, Shame & Stigma, Harm Reduction, Marijuana, Synthetic Drugs, 12-Step Groups & The Church, and much more!
Amazon.com reviews:
As the mom of a child struggling with addiction, and the author of ‘The Joey Song: A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Addiction,’ my ‘go to’ book is still “Why Don’t They Just Quit? ~Sandy Swenson
Best book ever about addiction. Written by one whose done it and is recovering. Easy to read, not preachy, just honest. I recommend this book to anyone with an addict in their life! ~Lynda A
Got an addiction problem in your family? Read this book. Joe knows his stuff. This book helps you to better understand those who are dealing with friends and family that are addicted to drugs and alcohol. I have read several of these books but this one is the best. ~RJ
> Paperback
> Audio Book CD (Listen to the book)
> Kindle
> Audible Audio Download (LISTEN TO 4 MIN. SAMPLE NOW)
ASK JOE:
> If someone can stop using drugs or alcohol for weeks at a time, they “aren’t an addict—correct?
> Chronic Pain Management & Pain Pill Addiction: What to do?
>How can I know if my addicted friend or loved one is telling the truth?
>Should my husband “back off?â€
>Gambling vs. Drug Addiction? What is your opinion?
>How can I tell if someone is an addict/alcoholic or just a heavy user?
>What is Methadone? What is Harm Reduction?
___________________________________________________________________________________
Alcoholic Gummy Bears Alcoholic Gummy Worms Alcoholic Gummy Bears