Difference between revisions of "Opine"
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== Description (Specifications) == | == 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 and as a depressant also | + | [[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) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 15 October 2018
| Opine | |
|---|---|
| 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