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E-Alert

"Drunken Gummies"
"Boozy Bears"
(Vodka Infused Gummy Bears)

October 2011

The latest trend for teens to get drunk is to soak Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms in vodka. The alcohol-soaked candy can then be eaten in plain sight of parents and/or teachers.

When the gummy candies are soaked in vodka, they absorb the alcohol and turn into a fruity treat with a very powerful kick. What teens do not realize is that they cannot know how much of the vodka was soaked into the gummy candy, thus they have no idea how much vodka they’re actually consuming with each bear or worm.

It would take only a couple of handfuls to raise a teen’s blood alcohol level to a dangerous situation. Alcohol poisoning symptoms can include slurred speech, confusion, lack of coordination, double vision, nausea, vomiting, seizures, low body temperature, slowed breathing rate, coma and death.

Instructions to make these “drunken gummies” abound on the Internet. Social media sites, YouTube and digital communication have made this a very different world for our youth. The Coalition hopes this E-Alert makes parents and teachers aware of this new alcohol abuse trend.

Click on the following link for an informative video on the subject: http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29384556/index.html.

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E-Alert

"Drunken Gummies" "Boozy Bears" (Vodka Infused Gummy Bears) October 2011

Holland Township Mom Cited After Teen Keg Party -

"Drunken Gummies"
"Boozy Bears"
(Vodka Infused Gummy Bears)

October 2011