Types of Drugs
This drug is commonly known as “weed” or “pot.”
What is marijuana (cannabis)?
This rapper and actor from 8 Mile nearly died from a drug overdose before entering long-term recovery.
Who is Eminem?
This Harry Potter actor revealed he quit drinking after realizing it was affecting his life at a young age.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
In this song, Amy Winehouse famously sang, “They tried to make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no.”
What is Rehab?
This Demi Lovato song expresses their journey toward healing and recovery.
What is Sober?
This stimulant is often found in crystal form and known for severe addiction and tooth decay.
What is methamphetamine (meth)?
This actress known for Mean Girls and The Parent Trap has spoken about her recovery from substance use.
Who is Lindsay Lohan?
This actor from Pirates of the Caribbean and Edward Scissorhands has discussed sobriety after public struggles.
Who is Johnny Depp?
This song by Pink Floyd describes the isolation and detachment of substance use
What is Comfortably Numb?
This song by Eminem represents triumph over addiction with the lyric “’Cause I’m __ _______ to take a stand.”
What is Not Afraid?
This opioid painkiller is sometimes prescribed but has a high risk of addiction.
What is oxycodone (OxyContin)?
This comedian from Saturday Night Live has been open about mental health and addiction recovery.
Who is Pete Davidson?
This actor known for Batman and Argo entered rehab for alcohol use several times and continues to advocate for recovery.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This song by The Weeknd reflects the party and pain cycle of addiction and loneliness.
What is Can’t Feel My Face?
This classic song by Bill Withers reminds listeners that support is vital: “Lean on me, when you’re not strong.”
What is Lean on Me?
This drug is often referred to as “Molly” or “Ecstasy.”
What is MDMA?
This Friends star went through alcohol and opioid addiction and later became an advocate before passing away in 2023.
Who is Matthew Perry?
This comedian and actor known for The Mask and Dumb and Dumber has been open about staying away from drugs and alcohol for decades.
Who is Jim Carrey?
This Nirvana song reflects the pain and chaos of substance use, opening with “Load up on guns, bring your friends.”
What is Smells Like Teen Spirit?
In this song, Kesha sings about survival and renewal after personal struggles.
What is Praying?
This drug, once prescribed for anxiety, is now a major contributor to overdose deaths when mixed with opioids.
What are benzodiazepines (benzos)?
This pop legend of “Like a Prayer” and “Vogue” went to rehab in the 1990s for painkiller use.
Who is Madonna?
This musician from Guns N’ Roses has maintained long-term sobriety and advocates for recovery.
Who is Slash?
This Johnny Cash song describes the pain of addiction and regret with the lyric, “I hurt myself today to see if I still feel.”
What is Hurt?
This song by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis speaks about staying clean and maintaining hope — “When I was in the dark, yeah, you held me down.”
What is Good Old Days?