Have you heard your teen talk about wanting to go skiing with a friend named Molly, or maybe you’ve overheard them asking their friends to bring over Skittles for hanging out? While these may seem like harmless topics, your kids may actually being discussing the latest drug trends.
Teens have always had a slang language all to themselves when they’re talking with their friends. But sometimes that slang may be referring to things they’d rather their parents not know about. It is important for parents to stay up-to-date with the latest drug slang, so here are some of the latest phrases:
· Going skiing: Snorting cocaine
· Molly: Molly is slang for “molecular” and refers to the pure crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in capsules. These capsules can be easily mixed with other drugs.
· Skittles: Prescription drugs – could range from pain killers to stimulants
· Rolling: High on Ecstasy
· 710: Spells oil, upside down, which represents hash oil, a highly concentrated form of the THC in marijuana
· Dabbing: a newly popular method of smoking THC-rich hash oil extracted from the marijuana plant
· Eighth, quarter and quad: This refers to the way drugs like marijuana are commonly sold.
If you hear your teen using these terms, talk with them about it, letting them know that you do understand what they mean. Open lines of communication are vital in keeping your children safe. Get help if you suspect your child is using drugs.
