Bongs, Needles, Rolling Papers and Empty Soda Cans—Identifying Drug Paraphernalia
As part of our mission to empower you with knowledge to help you identify drug abuse behavior, a critical part of recognizing drug abuse is by being aware of the types of items that kids typically use to consume and disguise drugs.  As a parent, you'll want to know what these items are if you see them in your child’s backpack, room, or their car.

And it isn't just a bong or a needle that you're looking for—like everything, drug paraphernalia has changed over the years; these days, something as innocuous as a soda can or a lipstick container can be used to help children transport or consume drugs, and can be used to market drugs to youth.

How to Identify Drug Paraphernalia

• What constitutes drug paraphernalia?
  
  
• Where can these items be purchased?
  
  
• How can these items be used?
  
  
  • Which drug types are typically used with a specific kind of paraphernalia?

Then, test your own knowledge on the types of items that are actually identified as drug paraphernalia.

• Can you identify these suspicious items?