SUBSTANCE SLEUTH
“Smack” is slang for this opioid
What is heroin
This hallucinogen is derived from ergot fungus and alters serotonin signaling
What is LSD
This TV series is about a chemistry teacher with terminal cancer who turn to manufacturing methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future
What is Breaking Bad
This staff member is known to cause a ruckus but one day a year
Who is Laura Ward
This cough syrup ingredient is linked to “purple drank”
What is codeine
MDMA (Ecstasy) causes a massive release of this neurotransmitter, linked to empathy
What is serotonin
This British singer-songwriter died at the age of 27 from alcohol toxicity
Who is Amy Winehouse
This drug was once used in Coca-Cola’s original formula
What is cocaine
This person competed in canoe races across Canada and in 3 other countries
Who is Mike Flesher
Opioids mimic the effects of these naturally occurring pain-relieving peptides
What are endorphins
This song by 'The Weeknd' is a metaphor for cocaine addiction
What is 'I can't feel my face'
his synthetic opioid is often disguised as tiny blue pills stamped “M30”
What is fentanyl
This receptor system becomes hyperexcitable during benzodiazepine withdrawal
What is GABA-A receptor system
This lead singer of a famous 'grunge era' band in the 1980's died by suicide in 1994 while under the influence of heroin
Who is Kurt Cobain
This drug, derived from cactus, is used in spiritual ceremonies
What is mescaline
This person spent a summer in Poland digging up and analyzing 300 year old human skeletons
Who is Trish Caddy
Nicotine stimulates receptors for this neurotransmitter, improving alertness
What is acetylcholine
This controversial memoir published in 2003 is about the authors experience entering rehab after years of severe drug and alcohol abuse
What is 'A Million Little Pieces'