Originally posted by Nyuunie Name: Afterglow Description: A liquid that ranges from a translucent pale pink to a more opaque vibrant magenta. The color seems to be completely irrelevant to the strength of the batch, and more of an aesthetic choice made by the creator. It's often distributed in a 1.7 oz glass vial with a squeeze dropper top, but requests up to 4.25 oz can be made. It's referred to as a "club drugâ€, being highly recommended for nights out and not for daily use. Can be visually mistaken for "Love Potions", but lacks romantic inclinations and susceptibility to suggestions. How does it work: Similar in compound to MDMA, Afterglow works by increasing use of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin already produced by the body - in addition to kicking production of said chemicals into overdrive. The result is an active high that creates a feeling of euphoria and increase in energy. Due to the flood of hormones and chemicals, users will be more social with the people around them. The effects typically last four hours when given a proper dose, but can last upwards of six to seven. When the drug wears off, it can leave the body's production and storage of the aforementioned chemicals crippled, causing a variety of mood and behavior problems. The "crash†caused by Afterglow typically entails restless sleep, decreased appetite, rampant anxiety, memory problems, high aggression, and suicidal depression. The intensity of the crash can be lessened by taking 5-HTP (helps production of lost chemicals), melatonin, and an array of usual supplements or multi-vitamins. It is not recommended to use more often than once a week, though addicts may take the drug constantly to avoid coming down. Everyone's dosage may vary, but a good rule of thumb is to take one drop orally for every 50 lbs. the person weighs. For more intense highs, users may (safely) take an additional dose equal to half of their usual. Overdose or death is more likely when combined with other drugs or alcohol. An overdose usually presents itself as dangerously high body temperature, dehydration, difficulty breathing, seizures, panic attacks, and fainting. Treatment options include cold compress (or hyperthermia), intravenous fluids (for dehydration), and breathing tubes (for compromised respiratory function). Flavor text: The creator, a woman only known as ‘Civilian', developed the drug after becoming hooked on other synthetic drugs unrelated to the MDMA variant. Her addictions burned a hole in her wallet due to the increasing amount needed to chase the same highs. After some time, she decided to create her own stronger street treats. Afterglow (formerly known as Euphoria) was a drug she had never intended to use herself, and was instead made for someone else who wanted to raise their club reviews by spiking drinks with a mood-boosting drug. It was created exclusively in liquid form due to pills and powders not always reliably dissolving in drinks. While Civilian no longer provides for that club, the drug is still in production for her personal use and is occasionally sold/given to her friends for recreational purposes. Civilian personally uses the drug as an antidepressant and for lowered inhibitions that allow her to commit occasional heinous acts of violence. Abilities/Limitations All effects are for during use unless otherwise specified. Note that not all negative side effects will be guaranteed to occur during or after use, but most positive and neutral effects are. Limitations: Only affects most organic beings Highly illegal Difficult to obtain (for now) Side Effects (Pros): Increased mood Increased energy Increased empathy Increased sociability Increased perception/focus Side Effects (Neutral/Both): Decreased appetite Decreased inhibitions Decreased response to pain Increased trust of people Side Effects (Cons): Highly addictive Easy to overdose Dehydration Muscle spasms/tension Blurred vision Nausea Sensory overload Dangerously high body temp Increased tolerance for deplorable actions Insomnia (before & after use) Anxiety (normally after use, YMMV) Memory problems (after constant use) Irritability/aggression (after use) Suicidal depression (after use) Intended use: More often than not used recreationally by people who party. Some people self-medicate - via constant use - for depression. It's simply a drug to make one feel better about themselves or their current situation, but is high (haha) risk for minimal reward. Recommended for hardcore drug addict or drug dealer characters. Also intended to add variety to space-age drugs and bolster illegal trade/activity. Attainability: [OPEN] (Previously Semi-Closed) Tags: Civilian - poses a risk only to organic beings and was not created with malicious intent. Category: Medical (Drugs)
