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Reason
Jacob Sullum

The Story About THC-Laced Halloween Candy Shifts From Malevolent Strangers to Careless Parents

When you put candy in bowls for trick-or-treaters tonight, remember that you might need nut-free options for kids with allergies. You also might also want to consider including gummies or lollipops for kids who don't eat chocolate. And don't forget: You must be careful not to accidentally mix your expensive marijuana edibles in with the cheap, less psychoactive bundles of sugary goodness you bought at Target or Walmart.

If you think that last reminder is not only gratuitous but also an insult to your intelligence, you are not alone. But this is the latest spin on perennial warnings about the supposed hazards of cannabis candy on Halloween, and it actually represents an improvement.

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