# Moms and Drugs

> Moms use Adderall, Xanax, and cocaine to cope with parenting.
- Title: Moms and Drugs · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Moms use Adderall, Xanax, and cocaine to cope with parenting. Moms use drugs to feel more capable as children grow older.
- Keywords: adderall, xanax, cocaine, parenting, moms, seattle, frisbee, Drugs, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/life/2026/10/drugs-moms-teens-adderall-xanax-parenting.html?via=rss
- Author: Susannah Bradley
- Published: 2026-10-11T09:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: adderall, xanax, cocaine, parenting, moms, seattle, frisbee
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Moms use drugs to feel more capable as children grow older.