Which of the following are common items of drug paraphernalia to look for in a correctional facility?

• A. Ballpoint pen
• B. Toothbrush
• C. Needles, rolling papers, coffee-soaked paper, and roach clips
• D. Shoes

Answer: (C)

In correctional settings, staff focus on items that enable, help prepare, or facilitate drug use or concealment. The set of items that fit this best includes needles for injecting drugs, rolling papers for preparing and consuming substances, coffee-soaked paper as an improvised smoking material, and roach clips used to hold a joint. These items directly support drug use inside the facility, which is why they are the key paraphernalia to watch for.

Ballpoint pens, toothbrushes, and shoes are not typically classified as drug paraphernalia in this context. They may have other legitimate uses or be considered general contraband, but they don’t inherently enable drug use in the same way as needles, rolling papers, coffee-soaked paper, and roach clips.