Street Names and Slang for Marijuana
It’s hard to imagine your child would ever try marijuana or other drugs, but don’t be fooled. Statistics show that half of all teens have tried some sort of illicit drug by the time they finish high school. When it comes to marijuana use, nearly 11 percent of 8th graders, 24 percent of 10th graders and 32 percent of 12th graders have tried marijuana at least once.
The more you know about what your child does and who they hang out with, the more likely you’ll be able to spot when they’re messing with the wrong stuff. Your kids may even be talking about using drugs right in front of you. For instance, do you know all the common slang terms for marijuana or partying?
To help you gain insight into your child’s relationship with marijuana, we’ve compiled a list of common street names and nicknames for marijuana and partying.
Marijuana Nicknames
- Weed
- Pot
- Reefer
- Grass
- Dope
- Ganja
- Mary Jane
- Hash
- Herb
- Aunt Mary
- Skunk
- Boom
- Chronic
- Cheeba
- Blunt
- Ashes
- Atshitshi
- Baby Bhang
- Bammy
- Blanket
- Bo-Bo
- Bobo Bush
- Bomber
- Boom
- Broccoli
- Cripple
- Dagga
- Dinkie Dow
- Ding
- Dona Juana (or Juanita)
- Flower, Flower Tops
- Ganja
- Gasper
- Giggle Smoke
- Good Giggles
- Good Butt
- Hot Stick
- Jay
- Jolly Green
- Joy Smoke, Joy Stick
- Roach
Street Names for Marijuana-Laced Drugs
Sometimes marijuana is combined with other drugs to obtain a certain high. Be aware of the following slang terms for these types of “mixed” drugs:
Marijuana laced with some sort of narcotic:
- Amp Joint
- Dust
- Dusting
Marijuana and heroin:
- Atom Bomb
- A-Bomb
- Canade
- Woola
- Woolie
- Woo-Woo
- Brown
Marijuana and PCP:
- Ace
- Bohd
- Chips
- Frios
- Zoom
Marijuana and LSD:
- Beast
- LBJ
Marijuana and crack:
- Buda
- Butter
- Crack Back
- Fry Daddy
- Geek
- Juice Joint
Marijuana and cocaine:
- Banano
- Basuco
- Bush
- Chase
- Cocktail
- Cocoa Puff
- Hooter
- Jim Jones
- Lace
Marijuana and alcohol:
- Herb and Al
Slang Terms for Marijuana Use and Abuse
Is your child talking about using marijuana right in front of you? Here are some common slang terms for using marijuana or to describe someone who uses marijuana:
Blast (blast a roach, blast a stick, blast a joint)
- Blow one’s roof
- Blowing smoke
- Blow a stick
- Boot the gong
- Airhead (marijuana user)
- Bite one’s lips
- Bogart
- Hi the Hay
- Burn one
- Fire it up
- Get a gage up
- Get the wind
- Fly Mexican Airlines
- Mow the grass
- Tea party
- Toke
- Torch up
- Toking
- Poking
- Blazing
- Blowing
- Getting the wind
- Going loco
- Mowing the grass
- Cheeching
- Burning one down
How to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs and Partying
According to Drugfree.org, only 10 percent of the estimated 1.4 million teens with substance abuse problems receive treatment. Don’t let your child be another sad statistic. If you think your teen is using drugs or drinking, take action. The sooner you address the problem, the less likely that their experimentation will lead to abuse and addiction.
If you suspect your child is using, immediately begin to more closely monitor your teen’s activities and set up reasonable rules and consequences that are enforceable. The most important thing you can do as a parent is not deny that a drug or alcohol problem exists. If the problem is beyond your ability to handle, ask for help. There are many drug and alcohol treatment programs that are tailored to teens. Our program will help get your child back on his or her feet.
Teen Marijuana Treatment at Casa Palmera
At Casa Palmera, we understand the unique issues teens face, and we know that marijuana and other substance use is usually a symptom of something deeper. Our highly skilled staff is trained at uncovering the underlying issues that lead teens to use drugs or alcohol and will help them work through their problems in a more productive way.
Don’t let your child ruin his or her life with marijuana, alcohol or other drugs. Call Casa Palmera today and put your teen in the hands of trained, highly skilled professionals who will bring your child back to a healthy, happy life using our evidence-based, highly effective treatment philosophies.
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