Halloween is sneaking up on us as the month slowly comes to an end, and many people are planning to go trick-or-treating this season. While trick-or-treating is delightful, it also poses several risks. However, do not fear — with the risks also come solutions.

A common worry about Halloween is candy being disguised as something else or the overconsumption of candy. Overconsumption of candy is not only bad for short-term risks, such as nausea, cavities or an upset stomach, but also long-term effects, such as heart disease and diabetes. The most effective way to resolve this issue is to have a trusted adult check your candy and to eat candy in moderation.

Another danger is not being aware of your surroundings at night. Not being aware may cause traffic or pedestrian accidents. Most of these accidents occur on Halloween night. In the dark, our vision isn’t the greatest, so tripping over or tipping over a jack-o’-lantern is common. Tipping over a jack-o’-lantern can cause a fire, making it a fire hazard. A solution to all of these problems would be to carry your phone’s flashlight with you or plan your route a day before.

In addition, to be safe, refrain from going into strangers’ houses or cars. You should already know how you could put yourself in jeopardy by going inside their houses. Do not, under any circumstances, go inside a stranger’s house. Stranger danger is still a valuable lesson for many.

The last danger would be crime. Crime rates usually tend to be higher on Halloween. People sneak inside other people’s houses, or people forget to lock their doors, causing the rates to be higher. Make sure to lock your doors and/or turn on your alarm system.

Halloween is an occasion for everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves. To ensure the best experience, safety should be a top priority. When everyone feels safe, trick-or-treating will be the most fun.