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'''Narcotics''' are addictive, illegal substances used for their pleasurable side-effects, as opposed to [[combat drugs]] and [[stimms]] which are used to strengthen the body and mind for battle. Narcotics can be ingested in a variety of forms, most notably inhaled by smoking or injected directly into the bloodstream. Some narcotics share both methods, or take on other forms of use entirely. Smokable forms are commonly kept in paper cylinders, much like a common cigarette, and are ingested using an igniter and a form of filter. Injected versions are held in injector vials or other forms of containment. Narcotics are known to take the form of rocks{{fnFn|2a}}, glass{{fnFn|2a}}, plants, gases, and liquids.

Since the dawn of time, humanity has used narcotics to alter their physical or psychological state; a truth that has persisted into the [[M41|41st Millennium]]. The most common mind-altering substance is [[lho-leaf]]. Easy to obtain, the stick version (which is lit and inhaled via filters) is popular among the [[Imperium]] citizenry and military (in the case of the [[Imperial Guard]] and the various [[PDF]]s).{{fnFn|1a1}}. [[Obscura]] is another widely used narcotic, illegal, and commonly used by the middle and upper-class citizens of [[Hiveshives]] in obscura dens. The enforcement of drug control falls upon planetary authorities, though [[Inquisition]] can become involved if it becomes a widespread problem.{{fnFn|2b}}.

|A black crystal which combusts and triggers a surge of fury, strength and speed when chewed. Used by the [[Scorching Creed]] chaos cult on [[Redemption (Planet)|Redemption]].

==See Alsoalso==*[[Food_and_Drink_of_the_ImperiumFood and Drink of the Imperium#Drink|Alcohol and Caffeine]]

*{{Endn|1}}: [[Rogue Trader Rulebook]]**{{Endn|1a}}: pg, pgs. 141-143*{{Endn|2}}: [[The Inquisition (Background Book)]]