Slang Terms

There are a lot of slang terms youth use to talk about drugs and alcohol.  Having an understanding of the street terms used by Rochester youth is important in communicating with your teen.

Cigarettes: Smokes, Cigs, Butts

Marijuana: Mary Jane, Reefer, Roach, Blunt, Bud, J, Nail, Torch, Herb

Methamphetamines: Meth, Crank, Ice, Stove Top,Uppers, Black Beauty, Tweak

Cocaine: Blow, Candy, Coke, Freeze, Happy Dust, Snow

Crack: Hardball, Rock, Base, Blast

Benzos: M&M, No Worries, Rainbows, Downie

Prescription Drugs

Opiates (OxyContin): Hillbilly heroin, Oxys, Percs

Ritalin: Vitamin R, Addys, Pharming, Speedball

Klonopin: Pins, Klonnys

Over the Counter Drugs

Cough Meds: DXM, Dex, Robo skittles, Vitamin D, Tussin

Clang terms are constantly changing.  For other slag terms you may hear your teen use, check out these online dictionaries.

Office of National Drug Control and Policy

NoSlang.com Drug Slang Translator