Rainbow fentanyl in Halloween candy is just another hoax to scare parents, experts say

Experts say it's highly unlikely rainbow fentanyl will be given to trick-or-treaters, but teens and young adults should be cautious of unknowingly taking it at parties.

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Drug policy and public health experts have pushed back to refute those worries — though they cautioned that rainbow fentanyl is a legitimate concern, especially for teenagers and young adults who are attending Halloween parties. “It is highly unlikely your normal Halloween candy will be contaminated with fentanyl,” said Joy Alonzo, a clinical assistant professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Texas A&M University.

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