Coupled with a high addiction rate, Mentats were a double edged sword. Excessive consumption could also result in health complications, including migraines and even debilitating neurological disorders. Of course, the effect is temporary, leaving the user tired and sluggish once it wears off. The active ingredient is a powerful nootropic that increases memory related functions, and speeds other mental processes.
The chalky red pills manufactured by Med-Tek were a popular recreational (party) drug before the Great War, favored by consumers for their effect on creativity. The following section is transcluded from Mentats.
