Marijuana-shaped candy alarms parents, officials

Eufaula, Al.
Candy shaped like marijuana leaves that's showing up on store shelves doesn't get kids high, but parents and anti-drug activists say the sweets represent a new low.

The "Pothead Ring Pots," ''Pothead Lollipops" and bagged candy are being distributed to about 1,000 retailers around the country where irate parents are asking city officials to fight back against the candy. So far there are no reports of the candy in Alabama.
Drug-control advocates say the product could encourage young people to use real drugs.
The packaging includes a pot-smoking, peace-sign waving caricature and the word "Legalize." The distributor, Philadelphia-based Kalan LP, says the product sells well and this was the company's first complaint.
Some cities say they will refuse to grant licenses to stores in their city that plans to sell the candy.