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| + | An [[Opine]] is a pharmaceutical drug. | ||
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| + | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
[[Opine]]s are a class of drug used as [[Analgesic|analgesic]] and pre-operative sedative. They bind to certain receptor sites in the human brain working as an analgesic and as a depressant also inducing a sense of euphoria and pleasant physical sensations. These latter effects result in recreational uses of the opine and colloquially known as 'hammer' or 'nod'. | [[Opine]]s are a class of drug used as [[Analgesic|analgesic]] and pre-operative sedative. They bind to certain receptor sites in the human brain working as an analgesic and as a depressant also inducing a sense of euphoria and pleasant physical sensations. These latter effects result in recreational uses of the opine and colloquially known as 'hammer' or 'nod'. | ||
| − | All opine is produced by synthesizing analogues of the chemicals found in the Terran opium poppy, (papaver somniferum) a flower used on Terra as an analgesic for millennia. Opine can be swallowed, applied topically or injected, and is sold in vials, capsules and derms, 1 to 2 units being the usual dose. Opine costs around Cr5 per unit. Opines used by [[Humaniti]] include morphine, etorphine, and diacetylmorphine. | + | == 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 used on [[Terra (world)|Terra]] as an [[Analgesic|analgesic]] for millennia. Opine can be swallowed, applied topically or injected, and is sold in vials, capsules and derms, 1 to 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. | ||
| + | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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Revision as of 00:35, 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 analgesic and pre-operative sedative. They bind to certain receptor sites in the human brain working as an analgesic and as a depressant also inducing a sense of euphoria and pleasant physical sensations. These latter effects result in recreational uses of the opine and colloquially known 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 used on Terra as an analgesic for millennia. Opine can be swallowed, applied topically or injected, and is sold in vials, capsules and derms, 1 to 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.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Author and contributor: Morandir Armson