From Slate Magazine · Susannah Bradley · · 1m
Moms and Drugs
Moms use Adderall, Xanax, and cocaine to cope with parenting.
In brief
Moms use Adderall, Xanax, and cocaine to cope with parenting. Moms use drugs to feel more capable as children grow older. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Frisbee Mom Offers Adderall
The frisbee mom gave me Adderall at a Weezer concert.
“Who wants an Adderall?”
Wine Mom for Kids
Wine was offered to calm kids during meltdowns.
“Wine, immediately.”
Cocaine at Pinball Bar
A teacher mom offered cocaine at a pinball bar.
“Anybody else want some?”
Lawyer Friend Takes Xanax
A lawyer friend took Xanax before a performance review.
“Want one?”
Testosterone Prescription
A mom got testosterone for 'roid rage' side effects.
“It gave me 'roid rage”
Self-Optimization
Moms see drugs as self-optimization tools for parenting.
“It makes you smarter, faster, more energetic.”
Adderall for Focus
I took Adderall to write my book with more focus.
“It makes you smarter, faster, more energetic.”
Dog Ear Infection
My dog had an ear infection requiring drops twice a day.
What Happened Next
The pill made me faster but not better at writing.
The essence
Moms use drugs to feel more capable as children grow older.
