While emojis can be fun and can convey a variety of emotions, they can also be used by drug traffickers to sell fake prescription pills and other illegal drugs to youth.
For instance, did you know that a banana (🍌) can symbolize fake prescription oxycodone? Or that the 8-ball emoji — 🎱 — can indicate cocaine?
To learn the latest emoji drug codes, download DEA's emoji fact sheet, available in both English and Spanish.
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