Street Drugs
Synthetic highs and neural enhancers are a booming business in Syn. From emotional patches to dangerous injectables, there’s a product for every mood and need—as long as you’re willing to risk the side effects.
Mood Patches
- Thin adhesive patches infused with mood‑altering chemicals that you stick to your skin.
- Cheap knock‑offs are sold in market stalls; premium varieties from Pharmex promise curated bliss.
- Effects range from serene tranquility to euphoric highs depending on the blend.
- Highly addictive—many users chase the feeling to escape the bleakness of Syn’s streets.
Spreet
- A liquified psychedelic disguised as a brightly branded soft drink.
- Each sip delivers euphoria and vivid hallucinations that distort time and space.
- After the high comes severe depression, migraines and potential brain damage.
- Bootleg versions—cheaper and far more dangerous—are common in the Gray and Red districts.
Flux
- A potent injectable stimulant favoured in underground fighting pits and by adrenaline junkies.
- Temporarily boosts strength, reaction speed and aggression.
- Side effects include loss of bone density, insomnia, paranoia and eventual psychosis.
- Overdoses are frequent and often fatal; the drug is banned in most districts.
Glo4
- A bioluminescent neuro‑enhancer derived from jellyfish proteins.
- Initially marketed as an IQ booster, it causes veins to glow faintly and can improve memory temporarily.
- Heavy use leads to deadly mental crashes, seizures and eventual brain failure.
- Officially banned but still manufactured in secret labs and sold on the black market.
RAM (Remote Augmented Memory)
- A daemon program installed in SOUL chips rather than a physical substance.
- Accelerates perception and learning speed, giving users a near photographic memory for a short time.
- Prolonged use permanently desynchronises the brain’s timing, causing tremors, time perception disorders and cognitive decay.
- Favoured by elite hackers and corporate spies despite the risks.