Are you a parent, guardian, educator, or community member concerned about the safety and well-being of our youth? Do you want to learn how to identify signs of drug use and risky behavior that might be hiding in plain sight? Our “Hidden in Plain Sight” exercise is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect our youth from the dangers lurking in everyday environments.

WHY PARTICIPATE?
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Raise Awareness

Gain insights into the subtle signs and common hiding spots for drugs and drug paraphernalia.

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Hands-On Experience

Participate in an interactive exercise that simulates a typical youth bedroom, highlighting potential red flags.

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Expert Guidance

Learn from professionals in the field of youth prevention and harm reduction, who will provide practical advice and answer your questions.

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Community Empowerment

Join a community of concerned individuals dedicated to safeguarding our youth and promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Interactive Learning

Engage in a realistic setup that challenges you to spot hidden dangers and understand their implications.

Educational Resources

Access valuable materials and resources to help you recognize and address potential issues at home and in your community.

Support Network

Connect with local organizations, like Hope Wellness & Prevention Youth Alliance and Bridging Hope, that offer ongoing support and services.

EVENT DETAILS

By Appointment Only

Location: Hidden in Plain Sight Mobile Unit

Cost: Free

“You Don’t Know What Your Kids May Be Hiding From You”

An immersive virtual tour to help you spot hidden signs of risky behaviors in your child’s environment.

LET’S START

VIRTUAL SIMULATOR

  • Ready for a challenge? Find all the questionable items!
REVEAL ITEMS
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Double Cupping

Refers to drinking sizzurp or “purple drank” to get high. Cough syrup is mixed with soda and candy

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THC Edibles

THC edibles can be hidden in popular snacks or vitamin jars.

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Thick Folded Paper

Thick pieces of paper are folded into tiny envelops to create a packaging for heroin powder, cocaine, or other drugs.

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Credit cards / gift cards

are used to crush and consume powdered substances like prescription drugs, cocaine, and heroin
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Lipstick

Hollow lipstick or chapstick containers can be used to hide drugs or drug paraphernalia.
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Empty Soda Can

Empty Soda Can that have been crushed and holes poked in them are used for smoking marrijuana.
  • Ready for a challenge? Find all the questionable items!
REVEAL ITEMS
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Contact Lens Case

Contact Lens Case can conceal pills and powders.
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Straws

Straws can be used to snort drugs.
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Empty Pen

Empty pen can be used to snort drugs.
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Purple Drank

Purple Drank is a mixture of prescription cold medication, soda, and ice. Hard candy is added for color and flavor. The cold medication contains promethazine and codeine. The effects of purple drank last 3-6 hrs.
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Steel Wool

Steel Wool crack cocaine is commonly smoked in a pipe with a metallic filter made from a steel wool scouring pad.
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Straightner & Parchment Pape

Straightner & Parchment Paper utilizes heat and pressure to squeeze cannabinoid-rich resin from marijuana flowers to produce hash oil or wax. The thick sticky substance is then smoked and contains an extremely high concentration of THC.
  • Ready for a challenge? Find all the questionable items!
REVEAL ITEMS
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Bra

underwire sections in bras can be used to slide in pills or stash drugs.
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Drug Friendly Art

Posters depicting pop culture imagery are often combined with drug references.
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Flip Flop

a slit cut in the sole can be used to hide drugs or drug paraphernalia.
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Stash Container

sold as everyday items such as soda cans, water bottles, personal hygiene products, household cleaners and everyday tools. They contain secret compartments to hide drugs and alcohol.
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Bottle Caps / Spoon

Bottle Caps can be used as a pan to mix and cook heroin before suctioning into a needle. Spoons are bent and burned on the underside to cook heroin for injection.
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Salt / Hand Sanitizer

When adding salt to hand sanitizer it causes the alcohol to separate from the gel and into liquid form.
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Pillow Case

Items can be found inside pillowcases.
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Grinders

are used to crush drugs into a finer powder. Making it easier to smoke, snort, or melt down for injection.
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Book

that has been hollowed out can be used to conceal drugs or drug paraphernalia.