Brown Heart

The Brown Heart emoji 🤎 depicts a classic representation of a heart, colored brown. The emoji is commonly used to represent feelings of love, affection, and close bonds. It is also specifically used to express support of racial equality and justice for people of color, especially in conjunction with Black Lives Matter movement and alongside the Black Heart emoji 🖤.

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This emoji can also take on a more sinister meaning and can refer to heroin when appearing alongside the 🐉 emoji.

Use to Show Love

When used to refer to affection this emoji is usually paired with such language:

“I can’t wait to see you tonight 😉🤎”

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Use for Racial Equality

When used to refer to racial equality this emoji will often reference Black Lives Matter, Juneteenth or other language in reference to racial equality.

"Good morning beautiful people! Have a good day and remember, black lives matter 🤎"

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Drug Use

When used to refer to heroin, this emoji is paired with the 🐉 emoji to refer to heroin. The use of this emoji as a drug reference is to hide the true meaning in what looks like an innocuous code.

“Whatcha doin?”

"🤎🐉"

While emojis are often used to represent feelings (like love and joy), teens often use these icons instead of words to refer to certain illegal drugs. The meaning of the brown heart emoji is all about the context in which it is used.

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If you suspect your teen may be having conversations about drugs, talk with them. It is important not to accuse them or lecture them. You can start the conversation with a statement like, “I’ve been concerned about you.” Let them know you care and that you want to help.

Remember, when talking to your child about potential drug use:

1. Stay Calm
2. Listen
3. Dont Lie
4. Be Clear on Rules
5. Be Open

Offering alternative activities and supporting positive activities are important to helping your child grow up to be a wonderful, independent adult.
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If your child is unwilling to speak with you and you are concerned about your child being involved in unhealthy activities such as drugs it may be time to schedule an appointment with a therapist.

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