Which Emojis Should You Look For?
Illegal Drugs
Many illegal drugs have code names or street names that have been linked to emojis.
Likewise, methamphetamine is called crystal, so a crystal ball emoji is used to represent it.
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Emojis are also used to discuss delivery or shipping.
Many young people believe prescription drugs are safer to use and obtain than illicit drugs, Sugar said.
What Should You Do If a Loved One Is Using These Emojis?
Seeing certain emojis on their own without any context is not necessarily an indication of illegal activity.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.Emoji drug code decoded.
Ark Behavioral Health.Emoji Drug Code.
How teens use social media for illicit drug deals.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Fentanyl facts.
