DrugsIs “Carts” something to worry about? More Drugs terms
Carts
Risk flagTHC vape cartridges — the dominant way teens consume cannabis. Odorless enough for a bedroom, discreet enough for a school bathroom, and unregulated 'street carts' regularly test high for contaminants. Also 'carting'.
How kids use it
Slim metal/glass cartridges + battery pens.
Context matters, but "Carts" is drug-adjacent vocabulary. Kids repeat slang they hear in music and memes all the time — one mention proves nothing. A pattern of it alongside cash requests, new privacy habits, or paraphernalia is worth acting on.
- Ask what it means like you’re curious, not prosecuting — you’ll learn more from the reaction than the answer.
- Know what the physical items look like (tins, cartridges, pens) — they’re designed to be missable.
- Check the apps where buying happens — disappearing-message apps are the common lane check their apps →