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− | [[Opine]] | + | An [[Opine]] is a pharmaceutical drug. |
− | + | == Description (Specifications) == | |
+ | [[Opine]]s are a class of drug used as an [[Analgesic|analgesic]] and pre-operative sedative. They bind to certain receptor sites in the human brain working as an [[Analgesic|analgesic]] and as a depressant: opines can also induce a sense of euphoria and pleasant physical sensations. These latter effects result in recreational uses of the opine and give rise to colloquial names such as 'hammer' or 'nod'. | ||
+ | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
+ | All opine is produced by synthesizing analogues of the chemicals found in the [[Terra (world)|Terran]] opium poppy, (''papaver somniferum''), a flower native to [[Terra (world)|Terra]] and used as an [[Analgesic|analgesic]] for millennia. Opine can be swallowed, applied topically or injected. It is sold in vials, capsules and derms, with 1 or 2 units being the usual dose. Opine costs around [[Cr]]5 per unit. Opines used by [[Humaniti]] include morphine, etorphine, and diacetylmorphine. | ||
+ | * Opines may be extremely addictive. | ||
+ | * Some individuals suffer an extreme allergic reaction to opines. | ||
+ | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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Revision as of 03:55, 15 October 2018
Opine | |
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Type | Drugs |
Tech Level | TL–5 |
Cost | Cr5 |
Size | 1.0 gram |
Weight | 1.0 gram |
Manufacturer | Various |
1 pill |
An Opine is a pharmaceutical drug.
Description (Specifications)
Opines are a class of drug used as an analgesic and pre-operative sedative. They bind to certain receptor sites in the human brain working as an analgesic and as a depressant: opines can also induce a sense of euphoria and pleasant physical sensations. These latter effects result in recreational uses of the opine and give rise to colloquial names such as 'hammer' or 'nod'.
History & Background (Dossier)
All opine is produced by synthesizing analogues of the chemicals found in the Terran opium poppy, (papaver somniferum), a flower native to Terra and used as an analgesic for millennia. Opine can be swallowed, applied topically or injected. It is sold in vials, capsules and derms, with 1 or 2 units being the usual dose. Opine costs around Cr5 per unit. Opines used by Humaniti include morphine, etorphine, and diacetylmorphine.
- Opines may be extremely addictive.
- Some individuals suffer an extreme allergic reaction to opines.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Author and contributor: Morandir Armson