Tropicana Hexagons

Definition

Street slang for orange hexagonal Suboxone sublingual tablets, named for their distinctive shape, bright color, and slightly tangy citrus flavor—actual harm-reduction lingo.

Example Usage

He's trying to get clean and asked his sponsor if he could get some Tropicana Hexagons prescribed.

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