Worse Than You Thought
This drug can cause memory loss, depression, and psychosis—even weeks after use.
What is LSD (acid)?
“Molly” or “Ecstasy” often contain this dangerous substance instead of MDMA.
What is methamphetamine?
Opioid overdoses cause this life-ending body response.
What is respiratory depression?
This pop star drowned in a bathtub after using cocaine, Xanax, and alcohol.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Repeated inhalation of this kitchen product can cause brain damage.
What are whipped cream canisters (nitrous oxide)?
Played by Robert Downey Jr., this Marvel hero shows signs of narcissistic traits, PTSD, and a binge-drinking lifestyle. After surviving a near-death kidnapping, he becomes obsessed with control and tech—while still masking his emotions with sarcasm and scotch.
🧠 Probable diagnoses: PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Features.
Who is Iron Man (Tony Stark)?
Long-term marijuana use in teens is linked to a drop of up to 8 points in this.
What is IQ?
Heroin is often mixed with this deadly animal tranquilizer that causes skin to rot.
What is xylazine (aka “tranq”)?
This stimulant can cause heart attacks, strokes, and overheating.
What is cocaine?
This Glee actor died with heroin, alcohol, and morphine in his system.
Who is Cory Monteith?
Overuse of this legal drink can lead to psychosis or heart issues.
What are energy drinks?
Played by Jason Momoa, this underwater hero often appears aggressive, impulsive, and isolated. He drinks heavily, avoids responsibility, and explodes in anger—but underneath is a trauma history from parental abandonment and identity confusion.
🧠 Probable diagnoses: Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Adjustment Disorder.
Who is Aquaman?
Alcohol withdrawal can be so severe that it leads to this fatal condition.
What is delirium tremens (DTs)?
This counterfeit pill labeled “Perc 30” may actually contain a lethal dose of this.
What is fentanyl?
Alcohol can kill you by shutting down this critical organ.
What is the liver (liver failure)?
This actor, famous for The Dark Knight, died from mixing 6 prescription drugs.
Who is Heath Ledger?
This commonly prescribed drug can be more addictive than heroin.
What is oxycodone?
DAILY DOUBLE
Played by Tom Hardy, this antihero literally hears voices. He’s a journalist with signs of paranoia, poor self-care, mood swings, and substance use—all made worse by a certain alien symbiote whispering in his head.
🧠 Probable diagnoses: Substance-Induced Psychotic Features, Schizoaffective Disorder (rule out), Dual Diagnosis.
Who is Venom (Eddie Brock)?
This drug, often smoked, can cause your teeth to rot out—literally.
What is methamphetamine (meth)?
This ingredient in “lean” or “purple drank” causes slowed breathing and can be fatal.
What is codeine (or promethazine)?
This drug can cause seizures, overheating, and deadly dehydration at raves.
What is MDMA (Ecstasy)?
This artist behind "Lucid Dreams" died at 21 from an opioid overdose.
Who is Juice WRLD?
DAILY DOUBLE
This substance in tobacco increases addiction by speeding up dopamine.
What is nicotine?
DAILY DOUBLE
Played by Scarlett Johansson, this Marvel character has a traumatic childhood in a secret assassin training program. She shows signs of complex PTSD, emotional detachment, and hypervigilance—but also deep guilt and survivor’s remorse.
🧠 Probable diagnoses: Complex PTSD, Possible Dissociative Symptoms, Moral Injury.
Who is Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)?
DAILY DOUBLE
This “safe” party drug can cause long-term brain damage due to serotonin depletion.
What is MDMA (Ecstasy)?
DAILY DOUBLE
“Spice” or “K2” are fake versions of this drug but can cause seizures and psychosis.
What is synthetic marijuana?
Mixing benzos and opioids can kill you by doing this to your breathing.
What is suppressing or stopping it (respiratory failure)?
DAILY DOUBLE
This comedian’s death revealed a hidden 30-year addiction to alcohol and drugs.
Who is Robin Williams?
These colorful bars are legal but dangerous when mixed with alcohol.
What are benzodiazepines (like Xanax)?
DAILY DOUBLE
Portrayed in the 1990s by actors including Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney, this antihero shows clear signs of obsessive perfectionism, emotional detachment, and unresolved childhood trauma following his parents' murder. His intense drive for justice masks symptoms of complex PTSD, insomnia, hypervigilance, and likely persistent depressive disorder. While he doesn’t use substances, his reliance on adrenaline, isolation, and nocturnal risk-taking reflect traits often seen in individuals with untreated trauma and mood instability.
🧠 Probable Diagnoses: Complex PTSD, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Traits, Sleep-Wake Disturbance.
Who is Batman (Bruce Wayne)?