Resource Coruscanti Crude

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Coruscanti Crude​

Coruscanti Crude is a psychotropic drug commonly sold in the streets and clubs of Coruscant, though it can be found all over the galaxy. It is most commonly used on Coruscant and other urban zones where social interactions are common and having a moral compass might be disadvantageous to an individual. It can be made quite easily by anyone with access to lab equipment, the know how, and a few easy to obtain ingredients that might be found in most industrial equipment shops or convenience stores. It is viewed as a scourge on the streets by most better off citizens and law enforcement agencies for its ease of production and ease of addiction.

Effects​

Coruscanti Crude is generally ingested as raw powder in capsule or pill form, though it can be ingested orally, snorted, or sublingually as loose powder as well. Due to the manner of its production however, it is a caustic substance and can cause chemical burns and skin irritation if one is directly exposed to it. A common symptom of Crude abuse is stomach ulcers.

Users of the drug don't necessarily experience a mind altering high, but rather a lowering of inhibitions and a euphoric rush of confidence, though it also acts as a mild stimulant. A common saying among addicts is "The world is yours on Crude" which reflects the effects of the drug, leading to it often being called 'psychopathy in a pill'. Popularized as a party drug on Coruscant for these exact effects, many users take it to supplement a night of fun, hoping for wild experiences they would otherwise shy from. The drug causes a distinctive glossy shine over the eyes when users are high on the drug.

Coruscanti Crude is however highly addictive as the euphoric sense of confidence fades once the high is over, leaving the user wanting more. Users often describe coming down off of the drug as waking up from a dream, with a foggy recollection of what happened in "dreamland" and experience their confidence drop dramatically until blood levels of crude level out. The drug stays in the users system longer than the high however and there are tapering side effects of manic behavior, mood swings, agitation, recklessness, tremors, and poor decision making as the most common. Regular users find themselves itching for that boost in confidence and experience withdrawals after roughly a week without the drug. Crude withdrawals are characterized by depression, lack of confidence, and a negative self image, as well as physical side effects of nausea and heartburn, and an increased desire for the drug.

Use & Creation​

A fairly common drug on the market, it is well known to law enforcement and is treated mostly as a nuisance except for on planets where it is heavily used. Planets such as Coruscant and other urban centers where the drug is heavily used treat it as a scourge, not for the drug itself but rather the actions taken by addicts who are emboldened by its effects, imbued by a willingness to commit all sorts of crimes and misdemeanors that they otherwise wouldn't.

The 'recipe' is relatively simple and the drug can be produced with a few household chemicals and some industrial solvents. While efforts have been made by authorities on many planets to curb or track the sale of precursor chemicals, the law has had little luck in cracking down on the drug due to its highly flexible nature. It can easily be made from abnormal products provided one has the knowledge and a little bit of creativity when it comes to molecular structure. This means there are also plenty of variants and the drug is produced in drug houses and labs all around the galaxy.

Intent​

To elaborate on a legends substance and provide a new illicit substance for character profit and enjoyment.

 

[Logan]

Approved.