This is how Ive observe the stages over the years. it hasn't deviated much... at least in my eyes.
Of course.. not everyone puts too much rp into addiction. So.. i figured id just pull some life experience into it mix it up.. and Blargh. here you go.
1.) not addicted. just the tip.
-Feel awesome on less than a microgram of cardi biological process completely processes what it can and passes the rest.
fixed by: Detox from a week to two weeks per microgram.
2.) Addicted the slippery slope. Consumption of grams (about a pencap) of the refined drug over a period of 72 hours will cause the binge and bends.
Cardamine enters the cells of the liver and kidneys mutating them slightly to invasively change the metabolism to carry cardamine throughout the body. Your craving this crap terribly bad and the enhanced energy and conductivity.
fixed by : QUIT NOW and get under medical supervision.. be prepared for at least half a year of epileptic episodes and possible gene therapy via nanites to remove the phage like mutations to the nervous system. If too late your liver function and kidneys may need a complete transplant.
3.) Dependency You need the SPICE
Gram minimum per week to sustain at least the absorption of water and carbohydrates. Meats and heavier foods may require a more fluid intake. Since many pilots are on more concentrated ration like foods on stations colonies and ships many get by on the minimum amount. Partial Silicon cell structures that if removed cause wasting away slowly or death.
Fixed ???: Stabeline provides minimum to moderate absorption of nutrients this is the stage its designed for.
4.) Liquid Cardamine use (You've gone beyond rick james)
Further mutations of the nervous system and brain result the dna cues are taken from years of addiction to regular cardamine or.. you've been subjected to a form of alien nomad infection. Liquid Cardamine can cure nomad bacterial infections but won't revert their mutations of the body without the guidance of a nomad mind. You're literally a silicon life form at this point.
In most cases this is used to help transition a host into union with their incubi or Something.. completely different that can create its own metabolism juice.
Fix?: If you've come this far you're staying here.
5.) Nomad, Infected, hybrids, Seraphim. Incubi
You are producing this crap! infections of other lifeforms can be unintentional.
