Cracking the Code: I-TEAM helps parents decipher emojis used by teens to hide drug use

Drug dealers have been talking in code for years out of fear law enforcement might be listening to their conversations. But now, your teenager’s cellphone is making it easier than ever to communicate using emojis as code words for drugs. These images are seemingly harmless to the untrained eye of a parent. Now, we want to help you crack the code so you can spot warning signs your teen is texting about drugs.