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Educational Images & Printable Resources
Learning about today's trends in youth substance use and online culture can be overwhelming, but having easy access to reliable information can make a big difference. This resource library was created to provide parents, caregivers, educators, and community members with free, easy-to-understand materials that support prevention, education, and meaningful conversations with young people.
In this section, you'll find downloadable images, infographics, guides, and printable PDF resources covering topics such as vaping, marijuana products, alcohol awareness, fentanyl education, drug paraphernalia, teen slang, emojis, social media safety, warning signs of substance use, and tips for starting conversations with your child. These materials are designed to be shared at home, in schools, healthcare offices, community organizations, faith-based groups, and anywhere families gather.
Whether you're looking for a quick reference guide, a classroom handout, or educational materials to share with others, these resources are available to help you stay informed and support the health, safety, and well-being of the young people in your life. We encourage you to download, print, and share these materials to help build a more informed, connected, and prevention-focused community.
Disguised Highlighter Vapes
One of the easiest ways to identify a disguised highlighter vape is to look at the bottom of the device. Unlike a real highlighter, many of these products have a USB-C or other charging port on the bottom because they contain a rechargeable battery. A genuine highlighter will not have a charging port or electronic components. If a "highlighter" feels unusually heavy, does not contain ink, or has a removable mouthpiece or charging port, it may actually be a vaping device.
Parent Tip: If you notice a highlighter that seems unusually bulky, has no ink, or includes a charging port on the bottom, take a closer look. Many disguised vapes are intentionally designed to blend in with everyday school supplies. Rather than making assumptions, use it as an opportunity to have a calm, open conversation with your child about vaping, nicotine, and making healthy choices.
Disguised Inhaler Vapes
These devices are designed to closely resemble asthma rescue inhalers, making them easy to hide in backpacks, purses, gym bags, or school settings where inhalers are common. While they may look like a legitimate medical device, they are actually vaping devices that may contain nicotine or THC. Their realistic appearance can make them difficult for parents, teachers, and even peers to recognize.
One way to identify a disguised inhaler vape is to look closely at its design and functionality. Unlike a real asthma inhaler, these devices typically do not have a medication canister, prescription label, dosage counter, or pharmacy information. Instead, they often contain a rechargeable battery and a hidden vaping mechanism. If an inhaler seems unusual, has no medical labeling, or appears to be used differently than a prescribed inhaler, it may warrant a closer look.
Parent Tip: If your child does not have asthma or another medical condition requiring an inhaler but is carrying one, ask about it in a calm and supportive way. Avoid making assumptions, and use the opportunity to start an open conversation about vaping, nicotine, and making healthy choices.
Disguised Pen Vapes
These devices are designed to look like ordinary ink pens, making them easy to carry unnoticed in backpacks, pockets, pencil cases, or on desks. At first glance, they closely resemble everyday writing utensils, but they are actually vaping devices that may contain nicotine or THC cartridges. Because they blend in with common school and office supplies, pen vapes can be difficult for parents, teachers, and caregivers to recognize.
A few features can help distinguish a pen vape from a real pen. Many have a power button, a clear cartridge containing liquid, or a USB charging port instead of an ink refill. Some models also have a removable mouthpiece or cartridge where the "ink" would normally be. If a pen doesn't write, feels unusually heavy, has electronic components, or requires charging, it may actually be a vaping device.
Parent Tip: If you notice a pen that seems unusually large, contains a visible liquid cartridge, or has a charging port or power button, take a closer look. Rather than making assumptions, use it as an opportunity to have a calm, supportive conversation with your child about vaping, nicotine, and making healthy choices.
Disguised Car Key Vapes
These devices are designed to look like car key fobs, making them easy to carry without attracting attention. At first glance, they closely resemble a standard vehicle key remote with lock, unlock, and trunk buttons. However, instead of functioning as a key, these devices conceal a vape cartridge that may contain nicotine or THC. Their realistic appearance allows them to blend in on a keychain, in a pocket, or in a backpack, making them difficult for parents, teachers, and caregivers to recognize.
One way to identify a disguised car key vape is to look for features that differ from a genuine key fob. Many models have a hidden compartment that opens to reveal a vape cartridge, a mouthpiece that extends or detaches, and a USB charging port for recharging the internal battery. Unlike a real car key, these devices are not programmed to operate a vehicle and are designed solely to conceal a vaping device.
Parent Tip: If you notice a car key fob that doesn't match any vehicle your family owns, has a removable top, contains a visible cartridge, or includes a charging port, take a closer look. Use the discovery as an opportunity to have a calm, supportive conversation with your child about vaping, nicotine, and making healthy choices.
Homemade Bongs
Homemade bongs are improvised smoking devices that are often made from everyday household items such as plastic or metal water bottles, sports drink bottles, soda bottles, glass bottles, aluminum cans, or PVC tubing. In the example shown, reusable water bottles have been modified with a bowl and stem to create a device for smoking marijuana or other substances. Because the materials are inexpensive and readily available, homemade bongs can be difficult for parents and caregivers to recognize.
Parents should be aware of signs that an ordinary household item has been altered. A homemade bong may have a hole drilled or melted into the side of a bottle, a glass or metal bowl attached, evidence of burn marks or melted plastic, or a strong odor of smoke or marijuana residue. While these items may appear harmless at first glance, modifications like these can indicate that the bottle has been repurposed as drug paraphernalia.
Parent Tip: If you find a bottle or container that has been altered with holes, attached glass pieces, or burn marks, ask your child about it in a calm and supportive way. Keeping communication open and approaching the conversation without immediate judgment can help build trust and encourage honest discussions about substance use and healthy choices.
Hidden Key Containers
Hidden key containers are everyday objects that are designed with a secret compartment to conceal small items. While some are legitimately marketed for storing spare house keys or emergency cash, similar products can also be used to hide pills, marijuana, or other small substances. Because they closely resemble ordinary car keys or key fobs, they can easily go unnoticed on a keychain, in a backpack, or in a pocket.
One way to identify a hidden key container is to look for a compartment that slides open or separates from the key shell. Unlike a functioning car key, these containers do not contain electronic components for operating a vehicle. If a key fob feels unusually light, opens to reveal a storage space, or does not match any vehicle your family owns, it may be a concealed container rather than an actual key.
Parent Tip: Hidden key containers have legitimate uses, but they can also be used to conceal substances or other items. If you find one, avoid jumping to conclusions. Instead, ask your child about it in a calm, supportive manner and use the opportunity to discuss safety, trust, and healthy decision-making.
Disguised Plastic Water Bottle Containers
Disguised plastic water bottle containers are designed to look like ordinary reusable or disposable water bottles but include a hidden compartment for storing small items. While some are marketed as diversion safes for storing valuables such as cash, jewelry, or spare keys, they can also be used to conceal pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, or other small substances. Because they closely resemble everyday drink bottles, they are easy to carry in backpacks, gym bags, vehicles, or bedrooms without attracting attention.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a water bottle may not be functioning as a normal bottle. Some disguised containers have a false bottom, a removable base or lid, unusual seams, or a compartment that twists or slides open. If a bottle feels unusually light when it appears full, cannot hold liquids properly, or contains a hidden storage space, it may be a disguised container rather than a regular water bottle.
Parent Tip: Many hidden containers are sold for legitimate purposes, such as protecting valuables while traveling. Finding one does not automatically indicate substance use. If you discover a suspicious water bottle or container, approach the situation with curiosity rather than accusation, and use it as an opportunity to have an open, supportive conversation about safety, trust, and healthy decision-making.
Disguised Portable Charger Containers
Disguised portable charger containers are made to look like everyday power banks used to charge phones and other electronic devices, but they contain a hidden compartment instead of—or in addition to—a battery. While some are sold as diversion safes for storing valuables such as cash or jewelry, they can also be used to conceal pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, or other small items. Because portable chargers are common among teens, these containers can easily blend into backpacks, vehicles, bedrooms, or travel bags.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a portable charger may not be functioning as expected. A disguised container may have a removable end cap, a hidden compartment, unusually light weight, or charging ports that are nonfunctional or decorative. If a power bank does not charge electronic devices, opens to reveal a storage compartment, or seems unusually bulky for its size, it may be a disguised container rather than a working charger.
Parent Tip: Portable charger containers are sometimes used for legitimate purposes, such as protecting valuables while traveling. Finding one does not automatically indicate substance use. If you discover a suspicious portable charger, approach the conversation calmly and ask questions rather than making assumptions. Open, respectful communication is one of the best ways to encourage honesty and support healthy decision-making.
Disguised Morton Salt Container
Disguised Morton® Salt containers are designed to look like ordinary kitchen salt canisters but contain a hidden storage compartment instead of—or beneath—the actual contents. While some are marketed as diversion safes for storing valuables such as cash, jewelry, or important documents, they can also be used to conceal pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, or other small items. Because they closely resemble a common household product, they are unlikely to attract attention when stored in a kitchen, pantry, bedroom, or vehicle.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a salt container has been altered or is not functioning like a typical container. A disguised salt container may have a false bottom, a removable base, an unusually heavy or light feel, or a compartment that twists or pulls apart. If the container does not pour salt properly or appears to have hidden seams or compartments, it may be a diversion safe rather than a standard food container.
Parent Tip: Diversion safes that resemble household products are often sold for legitimate purposes, such as protecting valuables from theft. Finding one does not automatically indicate substance use or other risky behavior. If you discover a suspicious container, approach the situation calmly and ask questions rather than making assumptions. Open communication and trust are the best tools for supporting your child's safety and well-being.
Disguised Soda Can Containers
Disguised soda can containers are made to look like ordinary soft drink cans but contain a hidden storage compartment instead of the beverage inside. Many are designed with a removable top or false bottom, allowing small items to be stored inside while maintaining the appearance of a sealed can. While these diversion safes are often marketed for storing valuables, they can also be used to conceal pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, cash, or other small items. Because they closely resemble real beverage cans, they can easily blend into refrigerators, vehicles, bedrooms, backpacks, or coolers.
Parent Tip: If a soda can feels unusually light or heavy, has a removable top or bottom, or does not contain liquid when opened, it may be a disguised storage container. Approach the situation calmly and use it as an opportunity to have an open conversation about safety and healthy decision-making.
Disguised Aerosol Can Containers
Disguised aerosol can containers are designed to look like common household products, such as hairspray, shaving cream, air freshener, or spray deodorant, but actually contain a hidden compartment for storing small items. Many feature a removable bottom or false base that provides access to the concealed storage area. Although these products are often sold as diversion safes for valuables, they may also be used to hide pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, cash, or other substances. Their realistic appearance allows them to blend in with everyday bathroom or household products.
Parent Tip: If an aerosol can feels unusually light, doesn't spray, has a removable bottom, or seems different from other household products, take a closer look. Finding a diversion safe does not automatically indicate substance use, but it can provide an opportunity for a calm, supportive conversation.
Disguised Electrical Outlet Containers
Disguised electrical outlet containers are designed to look like ordinary wall outlets but conceal a hidden compartment behind a removable faceplate. These products are commonly marketed as diversion safes for storing valuables, yet they can also be used to hide pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, cash, or other small items. Because they resemble standard electrical outlets, they can be difficult to detect and often blend seamlessly into bedrooms, living rooms, or other areas of the home.
Unlike a real electrical outlet, a disguised outlet container does not provide electrical power. It may have a faceplate that pulls away from the wall, opens on hinges, or slides out to reveal a hidden storage compartment.
Parent Tip: If you notice an outlet that appears loose, opens unexpectedly, or is located in an unusual place, it may be a diversion safe rather than a functioning electrical outlet. If you have concerns, approach the conversation with curiosity and support rather than accusation, reinforcing the importance of trust and open communication.
Disguised Peanut Butter Containers
Disguised peanut butter containers are designed to look like ordinary jars of peanut butter but contain a hidden storage compartment inside. These diversion safes are often sold to store valuables such as cash, jewelry, or important documents, but they can also be used to conceal pills, marijuana, vape cartridges, cash, or other small items. Because they closely resemble a common pantry item, they can easily blend in on a kitchen shelf, in a cabinet, or even in a bedroom or dorm room.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a peanut butter jar may not be genuine. A disguised container may have a false bottom, a removable lid that doesn't expose food, or an inner compartment hidden beneath a realistic-looking layer of "peanut butter." Some containers may also feel unusually light or fail to contain any actual food product.
Parent Tip: Diversion safes disguised as food containers are commonly marketed for protecting valuables and do not automatically indicate substance use. If you discover a suspicious peanut butter container or another unusual household item, approach the situation with curiosity rather than accusation. A calm, supportive conversation can help build trust while reinforcing the importance of healthy choices and open communication.
Disguised Hair Brush Flask
Disguised hair brush flasks are designed to look like ordinary hairbrushes but contain a hidden hollow compartment inside the handle. While these novelty products are often marketed to adults for discreetly carrying liquids, they can also be misused to conceal alcohol or other liquids. Because they closely resemble a regular hairbrush, they can easily blend into backpacks, gym bags, luggage, bathrooms, or bedrooms without attracting attention.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a hairbrush may not be functioning like a typical grooming tool. A disguised hair brush flask may have a removable handle or cap, a screw-top opening, or a hollow interior designed to hold liquid. It may also feel unusually heavy or make a sloshing sound when moved if it contains liquid.
Parent Tip: Finding a disguised hair brush flask does not automatically mean a teen is using alcohol, as these products are also sold as novelty or travel items. If you discover one, approach the situation calmly and ask open-ended questions. Keeping the conversation respectful and supportive can help encourage honesty and reinforce healthy decision-making.
Disguised Sunscreen Lotion Flask
Disguised sunscreen lotion flasks are designed to look like ordinary bottles of sunscreen but contain a hidden compartment for storing liquids instead of sunscreen. While these novelty products are often marketed to adults for discreetly carrying beverages, they can also be misused to conceal alcohol or other liquids. Because they closely resemble common sunscreen bottles, they can easily blend in at beaches, pools, sporting events, parks, or in backpacks and travel bags.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a sunscreen bottle may not be genuine. A disguised sunscreen flask may have a removable cap that reveals a storage compartment instead of a dispenser, a wide opening for pouring liquid, or no sunscreen product inside at all. It may also feel unusually heavy or make a sloshing sound if it contains liquid.
Parent Tip: Disguised sunscreen flasks are often sold as novelty or travel items and do not automatically indicate underage drinking. If you find one, use it as an opportunity to have a calm, supportive conversation with your child about alcohol, making safe choices, and the importance of honesty and trust.
Disguised Tampon Flask
Disguised tampon flasks are designed to look like sealed feminine hygiene products but contain a hidden compartment for storing small amounts of liquid, most commonly alcohol. These novelty products are marketed to resemble authentic tampon packaging, allowing them to blend in with personal care items in purses, backpacks, gym bags, or luggage. Because they closely mimic everyday hygiene products, they can be difficult to recognize without a closer inspection.
Parents and caregivers should look for signs that a tampon package may not be genuine. A disguised tampon flask may feel heavier than expected, have a removable cap or sealed compartment, or lack the appearance and materials of a real hygiene product. Unlike an actual tampon, it is designed to hold liquid rather than serve its intended purpose.
Parent Tip: Disguised tampon flasks are novelty products marketed to adults and do not automatically indicate underage drinking or risky behavior. If you discover one, avoid making assumptions. Instead, use the opportunity to have a calm, respectful conversation about alcohol, healthy choices, and the importance of making safe decisions.
Hidden Cruise Flask Bundle
Hidden cruise flask bundles are collections of disguised containers designed to conceal alcohol in everyday personal items. These kits are often marketed to adults traveling on cruises, attending concerts, or visiting sporting events, and may include containers disguised as sunscreen bottles, shampoo bottles, lotion bottles, hairbrushes, tampons, beverage pouches, or other travel-size toiletries. While they have legitimate novelty and travel uses, they can also be misused to hide alcohol from parents, schools, or event staff.
Because these products are designed to look like ordinary household or personal care items, they can be difficult to recognize. Many feature hidden reservoirs, removable caps, or sealed compartments that hold liquid while maintaining the appearance of the original product. If a personal care item feels unusually heavy, has an unexpected opening, or does not function as intended, it may be a disguised flask rather than the product shown on the label.
Parent Tip: Many hidden flask products are sold online for adults and are not, by themselves, evidence of underage drinking. If you find one among your child's belongings, approach the situation with curiosity rather than accusation. A calm, supportive conversation about alcohol, peer pressure, and making healthy choices is often the most effective response.
Marijuana Grinders
Marijuana grinders are small devices used to break dried cannabis flower into smaller, more uniform pieces before it is smoked or vaporized. They are commonly made of metal, plastic, acrylic, or wood and typically consist of two or more interlocking pieces with sharp teeth inside. Many grinders also include a screen and lower compartment to collect fine cannabis particles. Because they are compact and widely available, grinders may be found in backpacks, bedrooms, vehicles, or personal belongings.
Parents and caregivers should know that a grinder may contain a strong odor of marijuana, small pieces of dried plant material, or a sticky residue. Some grinders feature decorative designs, logos, or bright colors, making them appear like ordinary accessories. While some herb grinders are marketed for legal culinary herbs or spices, finding one along with other drug paraphernalia—such as rolling papers, pipes, or THC vape products—may warrant a closer look.
Parent Tip: A grinder alone does not confirm marijuana use, as some are sold for legitimate purposes. If you find one, remain calm and use it as an opportunity to have an open, nonjudgmental conversation with your child about substance use, peer pressure, and making healthy decisions.
