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Many types of meds and even certain types of food and mushrooms are addictive.

Every time a creature consumes an addictive substance, there is a chance they may become addicted to that substance (category of substances). When not under the effects of a substance to which one is addicted, the creature is said to be in a state of withdrawal.

Developing addictions

Each substance has an addiction chance per use, which refers to the chance of increasing the current dependency level by 1 every time the corresponding substance is consumed (up to the maximum of 3). By default, every character starts with Level 0 dependency on all substances.

For characters with the Addiction-prone trait, the displayed chance is doubled.
For characters with the Substance resilient trait, the displayed chance is halved.

If a character has developed a Dependency Level of 1 or more, they suffer from the corresponding withdrawal effects. These effects are permanent and stack with substance effects; in other words, a character under the effects of a substance they're addicted to will feel both the substance effects and withdrawal effects.

If a character's Dependency Level is under 3, then every time they use an addictive substance, they must roll to check if the level increases by 1. At Level 3, it can no longer increase.

Addiction effects can only be removed by visiting a hospital and purchasing the relevant medical services. It costs 250 and 2 day periods of mandatory rest to remove 1 level for one addiction.

For characters with a Permanent addiction trait, any addiction marked as "permanent" cannot be completely removed; it can only be brought back down to level 1.

Addiction effects

The different types of addictions and withdrawal effects are as follows:

Nicotine withdrawal

Substances: Cigarette
Addiction chance per use: 10%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Stress set to 15.0%
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, FT +1
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, FT +1

Alcohol withdrawal

Substances: Alcoholic beverages
Addiction chance per use: 10 x Inebriation gained per part consumed (E.g.: +0.8 inebriation = 8% addiction chance)

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Need a drink (level 1) applies to this character
Level 2: Need a drink (level 2) applies to this character, Agility -1
Level 3: Need a drink (level 3) applies to this character, Agility -2, IS tier +1, Hallucinations

Opioid addiction

Substances: Morphine, Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodone
Addiction chance per use: 30%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, FT +1
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, FT +2

Cannabis withdrawal

Substances: Cannabis
Addiction chance per use: 10%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Mild munchies
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 15.0%, Mild munchies, Mild thirst
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Intense munchies, Mild thirst

Benzo withdrawal

Substances: Diazepam, Lorazepam
- "Benzo" is short for "Benzodiazepine".
Addiction chance per use: 30%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Forced wakefulness

Cocaine withdrawal

Substances: Cocaine
Addiction chance per use: 30%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%, Mild munchies
Level 2: Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies, Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
Level 3: Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Intense munchies, Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Forced wakefulness

Amphetamine withdrawal

Substances: Amphetamines, Desoxyn
Addiction chance per use: 30%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
Level 2: Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies
Level 3: Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Mild munchies, IS tier +1, Agility -1

Anabolic steroid withdrawal

Substances: Steroids (anabolic)
Addiction chance per use: 10%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 60.0%
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Rage

MDMA withdrawal

Substances: Ecstasy
Addiction chance per use: 20%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Mild thirst
Level 2: Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%, Mild thirst
Level 3: Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies, Intense thirst

PCP withdrawal

Substances: PCP
Addiction chance per use: 10%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
Level 2: Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Hallucinations
Level 3: Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Hallucinations, Rage

Sick Hakutaku syndrome

Also known as "Sick magician syndrome" or simply "Magic mushroom addiction", sometimes shortened to "Sick haku syndrome" or "SHS"
Substances: All magic mushrooms
Addiction chance per use: 20%

Withdrawal effects:

Level 1: IR +1
Level 2: FT +1, IR +1
Level 3: FT +1, IR +1, Hallucinations

Naming

This article or section contains lore-related information.
Though not strictly necessary for playing the game, you are encouraged to read this section if you wish to have a better understanding of the game's universe.

The term sick hakutaku syndrome to refer to magic mushroom addiction was coined in reference to the hakutaku, a youkai subspecies, which are reputed for their ability to identify mushrooms on sight. A similar, much more recent term, sick magician syndrome, was coined, in reference to the eponymous 'magician' and 'wizard' species of magic-attuned humanoids.

The exact origin of both terms is unknown, though it has been suggested that "sick hakutaku syndrome" was coined much earlier than "sick magician syndrome"; magicians first appeared in the Mazes during Year 291 of Era 7, whereas hakutaku, alongside other youkai species, first appeared in the Mazes at the start of Era 5, and references to their relations with mushrooms likely appeared early during that period.

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 == Developing addictions ==
-Each substance has an '''addition chance per use''', which refers to the chance of developing an addiction to this substance every time one instance is consumed.
+Each substance has an '''addiction chance per use''', which refers to the chance of '''increasing the current dependency level by 1''' every time the corresponding substance is consumed (up to the maximum of 3). By default, every character starts with Level 0 dependency on all substances.
+* For characters with the '''[[Character traits|Addiction-prone]]''' trait, the displayed chance is '''doubled'''.
+* For characters with the '''[[Character traits|Substance resilient]]''' trait, the displayed chance is '''halved'''.
-If an addiction is indeed developed by a creature and they are not currently under the effects of the corresponding substances, they will enter '''Level 1 withdrawal''' and sustain the corresponding [[Effects]]. A 50-turn counter is then started.
+If a character has developed a Dependency Level of 1 or more, they suffer from the '''corresponding withdrawal effects'''. These effects are '''permanent''' and '''stack with substance effects'''; in other words, a character under the effects of a substance they're addicted to will feel both the substance effects and withdrawal effects.
-* If a creature under Level 1 withdrawal fails to seek treatment or an appropriate substance before that counter ends, then they will enter '''Level 2 withdrawal''', and the corresponding effects are applied instead. A 100-turn counter then begins.
-* The same principle applies while under Level 2 withdrawal; failure to seek treatment or an appropriate substance before that counter ends will result in entering '''Level 3 withdrawal'''. These effects are permanent until treatment or consumption occur.
-Each level usually brings worse effects than the last. When entering a higher level, the effects of the higher level replace that of the lower level.
+If a character's Dependency Level is under 3, then every time they use an addictive substance, they must roll to check if the level increases by 1. At Level 3, it can no longer increase.
-If an addiction has been developed, withdrawal effects can only be removed in one of two ways:
+Addiction effects can only be removed by visiting a [[hospital]] and purchasing the relevant medical services. It costs [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''250''' and '''2 day periods of mandatory rest''' to remove 1 level for one addiction.
-* Temporarily, by consuming more substances from the addiction group, to ward the withdrawal effects away. This temporarily disables withdrawal effects for as long as the substance's effects last, but this also means the addiction remains and is only temporarily warded away.
+* For characters with a '''[[Character traits|Permanent addiction]]''' trait, any addiction marked as "permanent" cannot be completely removed; it can only be brought back down to level 1.
-* Permanently, with the help of a [[hospital room]], which may offer treatment to permanently get rid of addiction and addiction symptoms ('''1000 P$''' to cure one addiction; full treatment of multiple addictions may cost more).
 == Addiction effects ==
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 === Nicotine withdrawal ===
 * Substances: [[Meds|Cigarette]]
-* Addiction chance per use: '''15%'''
+* Addiction chance per use: '''10%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' One-time Stress increase +(1d6 x 1.0%), no effects otherwise
+* '''Level 1:''' Minimum Stress set to 15.0%
-* '''Level 2:''' Mild anxiety, FT +1
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, FT +1
-* '''Level 3:''' Moderate anxiety, FT +2
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, FT +1
 === Alcohol withdrawal ===
 * Substances: [[Food|Alcoholic beverages]]
-* Addiction chance per use: '''10 x Inebriation gained in one turn''' (E.g.: +0.8 inebriation in one turn = 8% addiction chance)
+* Addiction chance per use: '''10 x Inebriation gained per part consumed''' (E.g.: +0.8 inebriation = 8% addiction chance)
-** NOTE: Withdrawal effects kick in when [[Inebriation]] is under 20% (Sober or Buzzed state).
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Hallucinations (20 turns), Mild anxiety
+* '''Level 1:''' Need a drink (level 1) applies to this character
-* '''Level 2:''' Nausea, Agility -1, Moderate anxiety
+* '''Level 2:''' Need a drink (level 2) applies to this character, Agility -1
-* '''Level 3:''' Nausea, Agility -2, IS tier +1, Intense anxiety, Decompensation
+* '''Level 3:''' Need a drink (level 3) applies to this character, Agility -2, IS tier +1, Hallucinations
 === Opioid addiction ===
 * Substances: [[Meds|Morphine, Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodone]]
-* Addiction chance per use: '''25%'''
+* Addiction chance per use: '''30%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Mild anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
+* '''Level 1:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
-* '''Level 2:''' Nausea, Moderate anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, FT +1
-* '''Level 3:''' FT +1, Intense anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, FT +2
 === Cannabis withdrawal ===
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''10%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' No effects
+* '''Level 1:''' Mild munchies
-* '''Level 2:''' One-time Stress increase +(1d6 x 1.0%), Mild munchies
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 15.0%, Mild munchies, Mild thirst
-* '''Level 3:''' Mild anxiety, intense munchies
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Intense munchies, Mild thirst
 === Benzo withdrawal ===
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''30%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Mild anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
+* '''Level 1:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
-* '''Level 2:''' Nausea, Moderate anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%
-* '''Level 3:''' Nausea, Moderate anxiety, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Forced wakefulness
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Forced wakefulness
 === Cocaine withdrawal ===
 * Substances: [[Meds|Cocaine]]
-* Addiction chance per use: '''25%'''
+* Addiction chance per use: '''30%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
 * '''Level 1:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%, Mild munchies
-* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies, Moderate anxiety
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies, Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
-* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Intense munchies, Intense anxiety, Forced wakefulness
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Intense munchies, Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Forced wakefulness
 === Amphetamine withdrawal ===
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''30%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
 * '''Level 1:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''10%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Strength -10%
+* '''Level 1:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
-* '''Level 2:''' Rage (2d10 turns), Strength -20%
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 60.0%
-* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 45.0%, Strength -40%
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Rage
 === MDMA withdrawal ===
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''20%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Hallucinations (2d5 turns), Mild thirst
+* '''Level 1:''' Mild thirst
-* '''Level 2:''' Hallucinations (2d10 turns), Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%, Mild thirst
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 25.0%, Mild thirst
-* '''Level 3:''' Mild munchies, Intense thirst, Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Hallucinations (permanent)
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Fatigue set to 35.0%, Mild munchies, Intense thirst
 === PCP withdrawal ===
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 * Addiction chance per use: '''10%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
-* '''Level 1:''' Moderate anxiety
+* '''Level 1:''' Minimum Stress set to 30.0%
-* '''Level 2:''' Intense anxiety, Hallucinations (2d10 turns)
+* '''Level 2:''' Minimum Stress set to 60.0%, Hallucinations
-* '''Level 3:''' Severe anxiety, Hallucinations (2d10 turns), Rage (2d10 turns)
+* '''Level 3:''' Minimum Stress set to 90.0%, Hallucinations, Rage
 === Sick Hakutaku syndrome ===
-* Also known as "Sick magician syndrome" or simply "Magic mushroom addiction"
+* Also known as "Sick magician syndrome" or simply "Magic mushroom addiction", sometimes shortened to "Sick haku syndrome" or "SHS"
 * Substances: All [[Mushrooms|magic mushrooms]]
 * Addiction chance per use: '''20%'''
-Withdrawal effects:
+Withdrawal [[effects]]:
+* '''Level 1:''' IR +1
+* '''Level 2:''' FT +1, IR +1
+* '''Level 3:''' FT +1, IR +1, Hallucinations
+==== Naming ====
+{{Lore}}
+The term '''sick hakutaku syndrome''' to refer to magic mushroom addiction was coined in reference to the hakutaku, a youkai subspecies, which are reputed for their ability to identify mushrooms on sight. A similar, much more recent term, '''sick magician syndrome''', was coined, in reference to the eponymous 'magician' and 'wizard' species of magic-attuned humanoids.
-* '''Level 1:''' IR +1, Strength -10%
+The exact origin of both terms is unknown, though it has been suggested that "sick hakutaku syndrome" was coined much earlier than "sick magician syndrome"; magicians first appeared in the Mazes during Year 291 of Era 7, whereas hakutaku, alongside other youkai species, first appeared in the Mazes at the start of Era 5, and references to their relations with mushrooms likely appeared early during that period.
-* '''Level 2:''' FT +1, Mild anxiety, Strength -20%
-* '''Level 3:''' FT +1, Moderate anxiety, Strength -40%, Hallucinations (permanent)
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Difference between revisions of "Addictions"

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Developing addictions

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Nicotine withdrawal

Alcohol withdrawal

Opioid addiction

Cannabis withdrawal

Benzo withdrawal

Cocaine withdrawal

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