The experimental drug administered alongside the pleasure-enhancing one was commonly referred to as the "cheat drug."

The reason for its name was simple. It had minimal side effects but an absurdly high addictive potential.
Once someone used it, quitting was virtually impossible. And with its low side effect profile, the survival rate among users was remarkably high.
This meant that, compared to other drugs, a single addict would consume far greater quantities over their lifetime.

Combined with its already high production cost and the excessive quantities required, it had earned the title of "cheat drug."
If not …