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A Parent's Guide to Teen Drug Slang Just as teen slang evolves for each generation, so does drug slang. And because it's difficult for most parents to keep up, they can overhear a complete conversation about drugs without even realizing it. Since many of these drug slang words mimic innocent terms, it's easy for kids to hide their true conversations from adults. In addition to talking with your kids about drugs and keeping communication open, stay informed on the latest drug trends and slang terms. Visit the links at the end of this article for detailed information on drugs, drug trends among youth, and additional slang terms. And talk with other parents and your kids' teachers to find out what is happening in your community. The following list will give you a brief overview of the most common drug slang terms that teens use: Cocaine has numerous slang names, but some of the more recent terms include: Charlie, crack, coke, dust, flake, freebase, lady, nose candy, powder, rock, rails, snow, snowbirds, toot, white, and yahoo. Dextromethorphan (DXM) is found in many over-the counter cough medicines. But overdosing on DXM past 900 milligrams will induce hallucinations. Kids who abuse DXM are often called "syrup heads." And because Robitussin is a common brand name of cough syrup, its name is often incorporated into the slang. Some common slang words for DXM include: candy, dex, DM, drex, red devils, robo, rojo, skittles, tussin, velvet, poor man's x, and vitamin D. The abuse of DXM is called dexing, robotripping, or robodosing. While any cold medicine with DXM can be abused, some slang refers specifically to the brand Coricidin and the terms for it include "triple C" and "CCC." Ecstasy, or 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), is often called "X." Other names include Adam, E, bean, clarity, essence, lovers speed, MDMA, roll, stacy, and XTC. When ecstasy is mixed with LSD or acid, it is called "candy flipping." Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a depressant that can produce euphoric effects. Names include: Georgia home boy, Gamma-OH, grievous bodily harm, liquid ecstasy, liquid E, liquid X, organic quaalude, and scoop. Heroin has a range of names including antifreeze, Big H, brown sugar, dope, golden girls, H, horse, junk, poison, skag, smack, sweet dreams, tar, and train. When black tar heroin is mixed with over-the-counter drugs containing diphenhydramine, it looks similar to grated parmesan cheese, and so it is commonly called "cheese." Ketamine is an anesthetic used for humans and animals, but when abused in high doses it can cause hallucinations and euphoria. This drug is often called Special K, vitamin K, breakfast cereal, cat valium, horse tranquilizer, K, Ket, new ecstasy, psychedelic heroin, and super acid. Methamphetamines are often called meth, crank, speed, chalk, white cross, fire, and glass. Crystal methamphetamines are often called "ice." Ritalin is commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but when abused it is sometimes called "kibbles and bits" or "pineapple." Rohypnol is most commonly known as the date rape drug. Slang words include: the forget pill, La Rocha, Mexican valium, R-2, rib, roachies, roofenol, roofies, rophies, roche, and rope. Source WebMD http:// www.webmd.com Recommended Links The Partnership for a Drug-Free America http://www.drugfree.org U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://family.samhsa.gov/ The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign http://www.theantidrug.com Nemours Foundation http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/
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