Alcohol
Smoking
Marijuana
PA Laws
Music and Drug Themes
100

The drug found in Alcohol.

What is Ethanol?

100

Previous research points to this important cause of adolescent smoking. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to social influence as they try to fit in with their peers.

What is peer pressure?

100

Negative effects on attention, memory, and learning can last for days and sometimes weeks—especially if you use it often. 

What is Marijuana use?

100

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is the most commonly used substance among young people in the U.S. today.



What is Alcohol?

100

This singer dies at age 42, 14 drugs were found in his system, including codeine, methaqualone, morphine, meperidine, ethchlorvynol, diazepam, and several barbiturates. The undisputed king of rock and roll, had it all: a great voice, talent, and especially charisma. He loved his blue suede shoes.

Who is Elvis Presley?

200

Consuming Alcohol really fast and a lot of it, in a little amount of time is known as...

What is Binge Drinking?

200

Kills over 480,000 Americans annually, and 7 million worldwide.

What is smoking?

200

Some people experience an acute psychotic reaction (disturbed perceptions and thoughts, paranoia) or panic attacks while under the influence of...

What is Marijuana use?

200

Furnishing alcohol to a minor in PA, as well as underage consumption, can result in this type of charge that may carry prison time and hefty fines.



What is a misdemeanor charge?

200

At the young age of  27 when she passed away from alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011. She is part of the “27 Club,” a notorious club of famous artists, actors, and musicians who died at the age of 27 from an overdose.

Who is Amy Winehouse?

300

A measure of how much alcohol is in your blood at a given time.

What is BAC, alcohol levels in one bloodstream?

300

The most common form of electronic nicotine delivery systems, emissions typically contain nicotine and other toxic substances that are harmful to users and non-users who are exposed to the aerosols second-hand.

What is vaping, electronic nicotine devices?

300

Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabino. This the main active chemical in marijuana, the amount found in marijuana determines its strength or potency and therefore its effects.

What is THC?

300

Knowingly and intentionally transporting liquor or malt/brewed beverages, even if they aren't drinking it, can lead to a summary offense with fines and license suspension for anyone under the age of 21.

What is illegal transportation in PA?

300

Death from an accidental overdose.  As federal agents boarded and searched his private jet, he went into convulsions. He was given two doses of the emergency medication Narcan, administered because federal agents thought he was having an opioid overdose. He had allegedly swallowed several “unknown pills,” including multiple Percocet pills, to hide from federal agents. 

Who is Juice Wrld?

400

This stimulant is used in mixed alcoholic spirits, coffee and energy drinks.

What is caffeine?

400

Harms nearly every organ, causing cancer (80% of lung cancers), heart disease, lung disease, and more.

What is smoking tobacco products?

400

Some people feel nothing at all when they smoke marijuana. Others may feel relaxed or ____________.

What is high?

400

This law means even a trace of alcohol can result in charges.

What is Zero tolerance law?

400

Come on baby light my fire artist, had a long history of alcohol abuse and substance abuse, which was the leading cause of his death at 27. He had struggled with alcoholism and cocaine addiction throughout his career due to trying to cope with traumatic events, depressive moods, and as a way of helping his creativity. A friend found him dead in a tub on the morning of July 3, 1971, in Paris, France. Many believed he accidentally overdosed on heroin, thinking it was cocaine.

Who is Jim Morrison?

500

Irreversible stage of severe liver scarring from long-term heavy drinking, where scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, preventing proper function

What is cirrhosis of the liver?

500

The leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. In 2022, 49.2 million (19.8%)—or nearly 1 in 5—U.S. adults reported current product use. 

What is tobacco use?

500

These chemical-coated herbal products often claim that they react similar to marijuana, but contain “natural” psychoactive material taken from a variety of plants, chemical analyses show that their active ingredients are synthetic compounds, made artificially.

What is K2/Spice products?

500

This is the number one cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Statistics have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in many deaths of drivers between the ages of 16 and 20.

What is traffic accidents/crashes?

500

The award-winning music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, shows a passionate relationship quickly devolving into drug use and domestic abuse, visually illustrating the song's darker undertones and the inevitable end of such a destructive bond. Many interpret the "yellow diamonds" as a metaphor for heroin or the addictive nature of the relationship itself, providing intense highs ("What it takes to come alive") but requiring a difficult release ("I gotta let it go"). 


Who is Rihanna, song title Yellow Diamonds or We found love?