Search for “hide marijuana” on the Internet, and you will find dozens of products that are designed to hide marijuana in plain sight. Knowing what to look for will help all parents keep their teens from using or abusing marijuana and other drugs.

Teens who hide marijuana are often using more than “occasionally” which is defined as less than once every few months. Parents need to be aware of potential hiding spots, as well as to know that if you find some drugs or alcohol, there are often other hiding places that you missed.

Where do Teens Hide Marijuana and Other Drugs?

Teens have advanced beyond hiding their drugs in a corner of a drawer. They now have the ability to buy products specifically designed to hide marijuana and other drugs. Retailers like Amazon make these drug hiding products easy to find and purchase. These products may look like ordinary household items such as:

• bottles of water
• deodorant
• hair brushes
• surge protectors
• batteries

What to Do

Parents can search their teens’ rooms, but even when you know what you are looking for, it can be difficult to find everything a teen has hidden. Use the internet to search for these types of products so you know what to look for. We recommend that parents search their children’s rooms if they have any reason to suspect that their child may be using. Jeff Rossen’s report from The Today Show showed many of these products.

Using a home drug screen can be a deterrent for some teens while also helping parents find out what drugs are being used. Use our guide to help you use these most effectively.

If you find anything, keep looking and search more frequently. Finding hidden drugs or alcohol is only one sign that someone has an issue. Call us at 513.792.1272 if you suspect an issue, so we can help you determine if an assessment would be appropriate.