What are some examples of fictional drugs in books?

One example could be 'The Lord of the Flies'. In this book, the boys on the island gradually descend into savagery, showing the evil that can lurk within human nature. Another might be 'Dracula', where the vampire Dracula represents an evil force that preys on the living. And '1984' also has elements of an evil system that suppresses individuality and freedom.

In 'Dune' by Frank Herbert, there is the Bene Gesserit order, which has its own set of beliefs, rituals and a form of religion that influences the political and social structure of the universe in the story. Another example is the Force in the 'Star Wars' books, which has aspects of a religious or spiritual belief system that Jedi and Sith follow in different ways.

One example is Quidditch from the 'Harry Potter' series. It's a magical sport played on broomsticks, with players trying to score points by throwing a ball through hoops and catching the Golden Snitch. Another is Calvinball from 'Calvin and Hobbes'. There are no set rules in Calvinball, and the players make up the rules as they go along. A third example could be the Hunger Games in 'The Hunger Games' books, which is a brutal and complex competition that could be considered a fictional sport in a sense.

Biographies and memoirs are common types of non-fictional books. For instance, 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson or 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama.

Fictional drugs contribute to the overall story in multiple ways. Firstly, they can be a plot device. They might be the key to unlocking a mystery or achieving a certain goal. For instance, in a detective story, a fictional drug could be what the bad guys are smuggling and the detective has to track it down. Secondly, they can be used to explore themes such as power and control. If a powerful group controls the distribution of a fictional drug, it shows their dominance over the society in the story. Lastly, they can add an element of the unknown and danger. A character taking an untested fictional drug can lead to all sorts of unpredictable and exciting plot twists.

One horror story is about a student who took Adderall without a prescription. He started having severe heart palpitations and couldn't sleep for days. Eventually, he had a panic attack during an exam and his performance was severely affected.

A woman was prescribed an antidepressant. Instead of helping her with her depression, it made her have suicidal thoughts. This was a side effect that the doctor hadn't fully anticipated. She was constantly in a dark place in her mind, and it was only when she stopped taking the drug, under careful supervision, that she started to feel better.

Well, 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' by Hunter S. Thompson is a classic. It's a wild ride through the drug - fueled adventures of the main characters in Las Vegas. Thompson's gonzo journalism style makes it a very unique and engaging read, as you experience their drug - induced hallucinations and escapades.

One example is penicillin. It tells the story of accidental discovery. Alexander Fleming noticed that a mold had inhibited the growth of bacteria, which led to the development of penicillin, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections.