STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN TO YOUR TEENS Posted by:Rocco--Friday, September 14, 2012

A NOTE TO PARENTS:

Drug Lingo - Know What to Listen for

Have you ever heard your teen reference the time "4:20?"

Many parents don’t realize that 420 (pronounced "four-twenty") is code for a time to get high.

The reference to 420 presumably dates back to '70s stoner lingo but is still widely recognized by the youth of today. Some people have even designated April 20th as "National Pot Smokers Day."

If you hear your teenager reference 420, see that he is using the term while instant messaging with friends or has a 420 sticker on his car or backpack, call them on it.

When it comes to teens and drugs you will never know everything but you don’t want them to think you are an idiot. You need to keep communication open and be aware of the dangers of the Internet and texting.

Let them know you know what they are talking and texting about and set up a time for a longer conversation about your family’s No Tolerance Policy for drug and alcohol use.

Search for drug street terminology and slang on the internet and do not be shy about checking your teens texts, tweets, Facebook and computer use.


For a start check the following sites:

iMOM.com - A Guide to Teen Drug Slang

webMD.com – Teen Drug Slang: Dictionary for Parents

uatest.com – Drug Slang Terms