Name That Substance
This stimulant can make you feel like a superhero and clean your whole house in one night.
What is methamphetamine?
This “Peaches” singer opened up about past addiction, saying at one point he was “doing pretty heavy drugs” and even had a mini-stroke at age 19.
Who is Justin Bieber?
Myth: People with this disorder have “multiple personalities” (but that’s not what it means).
What is schizophrenia?
Your brain on coffee looks like this Looney Tunes character.
Who is the Tasmanian Devil?
This common 12-step meeting beverage has more caffeine than a Red Bull.
What is black coffee?
This disorder might be suspected if you rearranged your canned goods by mood and horoscope.
What is OCD?
This yellow fruit contains a chemical related to serotonin — meaning it has a compound that’s a cousin to Prozac.
What is a banana?
Bananas contain tryptophan, which your body can convert into serotonin. You won't cure depression with a banana, but it's a happy snack.
“Brown sugar” might sweeten your tea, but on the street, it’s a dangerous form of this drug.
What is heroin?
This drug is known for giving people the “munchies” and making cartoons extra funny.
What is marijuana?
This rapper made headlines by going live during a manic episode, running for president in a bulletproof vest, and later discussed bipolar disorder in interviews.
Who is Kanye West (Ye)?
Myth: Only women get this mental health diagnosis tied to sadness and hopelessness.
What is depression?
Your brain on opioids = “All pain, no gain” because of this sneaky thing opioids block.
What are pain receptors (or endorphins)?
In 2020, people in recovery held meetings from this unlikely place: their _______.
What are bathrooms (or closets, or cars – Zoom recovery life!)
This disorder might involve spending $300 online at 2 a.m. and waking up to 12 cat hats.
What is Bipolar Disorder (manic episode)?
Some species of this animal secrete a substance that can cause hallucinations if licked — but we don’t recommend it.
What is a toad?
Specifically, the Colorado River toad produces 5-MeO-DMT — a powerful psychedelic. Licking random frogs, however, is a great way to end up in the ER, not the astral plane.
Known as “purple drank,” this DIY cocktail involves prescription cough syrup mixed with soda and sometimes Jolly Ranchers — and it's not doctor-approved.
What is codeine (or lean)?
This party drug was originally used in couples therapy before becoming a rave favorite.
What is MDMA (Ecstasy)?
This artist went viral singing about her love for cows in “Mooo!” and later told fans she quit weed because it made her think everyone was watching her... which is ironic, considering she became famous on the internet.
Who is Doja Cat?
Myth: You can “just snap out of it” when dealing with this mental illness.
What is anxiety?
DAILY DOUBLE
Chronic stress shrinks this part of your brain—aka the “emotion librarian.”
What is the hippocampus?
This former first lady made history with her work in substance use recovery.
Who is Betty Ford?
When you’re talking to your grilled cheese and it answers back, you may be experiencing this.
What is a psychotic episode?
Some people use this breakfast beverage as an enema to “cleanse their liver.”
What is coffee?
Coffee enemas are a real (and risky) wellness trend — and not doctor-approved. Just drink your latte the normal way, please.
Street names like “China White,” “Apache,” and “Tango & Cash” refer to this ultra-deadly synthetic opioid that’s way stronger than heroin.
What is fentanyl?
DAILY DOUBLE
Nicknamed “Special K,” this drug is sometimes used as a horse tranquilizer and sometimes as a fast-acting antidepressant — depending on whether you’re at a rave or a clinic.*
What is ketamine?
Known for face tattoos and chill vibes, this artist opened up about his anxiety and cutting back on drinking after realizing his on-stage tumbles weren’t just part of the performance.
Who is Post Malone?
Myth: Therapy is only for people who are _______.
What is "crazy"?
When you’re high on this drug, you might feel like time has slowed down. Also, your fridge disappears in 10 minutes.
What is marijuana?
DAILY DOUBLE
The founder of AA once considered using this psychedelic to promote spiritual awakening.
What is LSD?
This disorder can make you feel like everyone’s judging your every move at Walmart.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
DAILY DOUBLE
This prescription sleep aid has caused people to make full meals, drive cars, and even shop online — all while completely asleep.
What is Ambien?
Ambien (zolpidem) is infamous for its wild side effects. Some users have woken up to find Amazon packages they don’t remember ordering... including inflatable unicorns.
“Love boat,” “wet,” and “sherm” aren’t romantic at all — they’re slang for cigarettes dipped in this hallucinogenic drug.
What is PCP?
This legal liquid causes more damage than all illegal drugs combined.
What is alcohol?
DAILY DOUBLE
This moody musical prodigy speaks openly about depression, body image, and feeling like an outsider — all before she could legally rent a car.
Who is Billie Eilish?
Myth: If someone talks about this, they’re just looking for attention.
What is suicide?
This drug floods the brain’s reward system so much that it makes natural joys feel like cardboard.
What is cocaine (or meth)?
This major tech founder credited his early LSD trips for “thinking differently” — and later said he wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything… even though he never promoted actual drug use.
Who is Steve Jobs?
his disorder can make getting out of bed feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
DAILY DOUBLE
This children’s party treat was once used by ancient South Americans to deliver psychedelic medicine.
What is a piñata?
Yes, ancient Aztecs used early versions of piñatas for ritual celebrations — sometimes filled with hallucinogenic flowers or herbs before Spanish colonizers gave it a candy upgrade.
DAILY DOUBLE
“Candy flipping” sounds like something you’d do at a fair, but it’s actually combining these two powerful drugs.
What are LSD and MDMA?