Hiding Places

Greeting readers! 

Have you ever thought about how easy it is for teens to hide drugs these days? With so many places where these items could be hidden, GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov has provided the top 10 most common places where teens are hiding drugs.

Many digital clocks can be used to hide illicit drugs by placing them in the battery compartment.

You may not think that your teen could be hiding drugs in their graphing calculator but like alarm clocks, drugs can be hidden inside the battery compartment.

Highlighters are a common school supply that many teens carry in their backpacks so you might not think that it could hide drugs, but teens can hide them inside of the highlighter cap.

Teens can hide baggies of drugs inside their shoes by pushing them into the toes of the shoes.

Edible drugs like ecstasy and marijuana edibles can resemble candy; therefore, they can be easily camouflaged inside candy wrappers or other candy containers.

If you suspect your teen is using drugs and they have posters in their room, run your fingers over them to check for small drug-filled baggies behind. They might be taped on the walls behind the poster.

If there’s a removable heating vent in your teen’s room, there might be drugs hidden inside.

The inside seams of stuffed animals are another common place for teens to hide drugs.

If your teen is currently driving and has their car, potential hiding places for drugs include glove compartments, taped underneath the seats, taped behind the steering wheel and the trunk.

Lastly, most game consoles like PlayStation & Xbox have small spaces inside where teens can hide drugs.

Here’s how YOU can be a Prevention Partner: 

  • Encourage open conversations with your youth about drugs.

    • Having these open conversations can help to build trust and understanding. It
      creates a supportive environment, making it more likely for youth to seek guidance
      from their parents when faced with difficult decisions.

  • Stay informed about current drug trends to understand potential risks and dangers.

    • Being more aware of current drug trends can also help to empower parents to
      educate their youth about drugs.

  • If you suspect your teen is using illicit drugs, click here for additional resources.