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Is Your Kid Hiding Drugs? Common Hiding Spots for Drugs

teenager hiding drugs

Teenagers are known to be moody, contentious, and want their privacy, but sometimes these behaviors can be a warning sign of something beyond just the struggles of puberty.

As a parent, it is natural to be worried about your child and to be one of the first to sense when something is off. If you suspect that something is wrong, you may be right. Unfortunately, drugs may be the cause of your child’s strange new behavior, and our rehab center in Philadelphia, PA wants to help you get to the bottom of it.

Where do Kids Hide Drugs?

If you child has started using drugs, it is likely that they are hiding them as well. Typical hiding places for drugs that teens use can range from everyday objects that have been hollowed out and are in plain sight to secret compartments hidden far back in the depths of their closet.

Classic hiding spots for teens to put drugs include:

  • Food packages and wrappers
  • Cans and canisters disguised as regular products
  • Highlighters
  • Inside wall vents
  • Hollowed out books
  • Personal hygiene or cosmetic products
  • Backpack
  • Dresser drawers
  • Toilet bowl
  • Inside game consoles
  • Glovebox in their car

While teenagers are certainly not as experienced as drug cartels when it comes to stashing drugs, kids hiding drugs can get very creative. There are also plenty of places online to buy objects to stash drugs. If you do not find drugs in these hiding spots, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there aren’t any drugs. Kids hide drugs in any number of places and each kid is different.

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Other Clues Your Child is Hiding Drugs

Although you may not find drugs on your search, there are other ways to check your suspicions. Search the trash for signs of drug wrappers or packaging. Kids hiding drugs may not currently have any on hand, but if they are regular users, they will likely have a variety of drug paraphernalia hidden as well. If you suspect your child is using drugs, you may also want to check their search history for drug-related information.

Kids hiding drugs do so because they want to keep their drug use a secret. While many may simply fear getting in trouble, other kids hide drugs to keep their parents from finding out something worse. Many teenagers experiment with drugs, but some teenagers become addicted to them. Over time, this addiction could cost your teen their future. If you suspect that your child has crossed the line from experimentation to addiction, it is time to act. Our outpatient rehab in Philadelphia helps people 18 and older quit drugs and turn their life back around.


If your child is on drugs, you are not alone. Find out how you might be able to get them help by calling, 888-280-4763..


Alyssa, Director of Digital Marketing
Alyssa, Director of Digital Marketing
Alyssa is the National Director of Digital Marketing and is responsible for a multitude of integrated campaigns and events in the behavioral health and addictions field. All articles have been written by Alyssa and medically reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne.