Led

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[edit] Led

Doramraz's drug of choice.

The crystal form of Led is rare and difficult to mine (because it is brittle). This is refined into various forms, such as powder and liquid. The purer these crystals are, the more expensive they are. They are then made into forms people can use: pills, intravenous shots, rolled up with different herbs and smoked, mixed with alcohol, etc. Taking them in different ways gives different immediate effects; for example, smoking it with a certain mix of herbs causes many to feel very relaxed while those popping pills tend to become energised. It is important to note, however, that all forms have highly hallucinogenic properties with the experiences varying depending on the person’s weight, how much was taken, etc.

Led is a highly addictive drug, more so depending on what form you take and how pure the Led is. Research has shown that the intravenous and pill forms are much more addictive than, say, the smoked form. (Also, they’ve noticed that those drinking it with alcohol tend not to use a lot since it changes the flavour of the drink too much. Yep, this is where all the tax money in Doramraz goes to. Useful studies, eh?)

Short term after-effects include but are not limited to: nausea, shakes, blurred vision, migraines, increases in heart rate and blood pressure, chills, sweating, seizures, loss of appetite, loss of mobility, erratic moods, drowsiness, slurred speech, constricted pupils, vomiting, constipation and extreme changes in body temperature.

Long term effects may include but are not limited to: memory loss (due to damage to the cells that produce serotonin), insomnia, collapsed veins, liver disease, and infection of the heart valves. Since there are other additives added to Led, some don’t dissolve properly, which may cause clogging in the blood vessels. Also, tolerance develops with repeated use.

Withdrawal symptoms are comparable to what one might experience with hard drugs.