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ODEN-K reports that drug use is up in Kalistan
Kalistanis slowly re-embracing the drug culture from a nadir in Institutionalist era
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 20, 5334


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Kalistanis are using more drugs now that they have in the last two centuries, a new report by ODEN-K, the Kalistani branch of the Organization of Drug Exporting Nations stated. "We've seen a 46% increase in the use of drugs in our Republic over the last decade," said Virginia Houstead, of ODEN-K. "Overall, we are seeing more people using drugs than we have in centuries, during the height of the Institutionalist power in Kalistan during the 5100s and early 5200s." Houstead noted that the survey reported that 1 household in every 785 reported drug usage in 5251. "It has steadily risen since 5286, when Socialists returned to power, and now we are at 1 household in every 23 reports one or more member using drugs on a semi-regular or regular basis."

ODEN-K's recent canvas revealed that by far the most popular drug is cannabis. "The vast majority of those who use drugs within the Republic are smoking cannabis, and as it becomes socially acceptable once more, we expect usage to continue to increase in Kalistan. Cannabis users outnumber the next most popular drug preferred by people by a margin of 60:1." ODEN has worked with Dah producers to produce weaker strains, which don't affect people as dramaticly as full strength Dah Gold does, and has begun to market cannabis cigarettes in terms of potency, from mild to heavy. "Having various grades of herb, with different strengths of THC per volume allows consumers to be more selective when purchasing weed," said Houstead. "If you want to take the edge off, or help with social anxiety, you will want to stay on the more milder end of things. It is still safe to operate vehicles under the influence of mild strains--it is the equivalent, physiologically of a strong class of camomile tea, a warm bath and smooth jazz. The heavier strains on the other hand are for those who intend to turn their mind off completely. Some people may pass out, so those are certainly not for use while driving. With new research and labelling, a user can tell what strength he or she is taking as well as what the effects will be."

Better agronomy is coupled with new technology available for administering the dosage of whatever you are taking. ODEN has researched everything from electronic cigarettes to steepable weed and mushrooms. "Our interest lies with those who grow and those who purchase," said Houstead. "But it is also part of our mandate that we provide quality paraphernalia for using the drugs as well. Consequently, we have introduced a number of technologies that make it easier, safer, and more efficient to dose chemicals correctly, and ensure that once you know your preferred dosage, you can reliably get that each and every time." Houstead described a new grinder introduced by ODEN-K to make jelcaps of ground mushrooms. "Each cap contains 450mg of mushrooms. You know exactly what you are getting when you take one or three of these. It's helped make mushrooms the second most preferred drug in the Republic."

Increases in usage was noted across the spectrum. "Not surprisingly, the organics moved the most, while powders moved the least. We saw significant jumps in cannabis, psilocybin, mescalin, DMT and opium usage. The least preferred drug in the Republic is methamphetamine, while cocaine usage remained flat. Heroin only saw a slight increase. LSD saw a decent increase while MDMA usage was the only drug that people are taking less of today than four years ago when the study was last taken."

All this points to a new wave of drug production in Kalistan and likely drug export. "There are only a few nations who have bothered to ratify ODEN," said Houstead. "We don't export to those nations directly, of course. As per the treaty, the only nations eligible for ODEN products are nations where we do not compete with recognized drug producers and suppliers. And we only recognize those who are based in countries that are ODEN signatories." but she added, "Everyone from all around the world is welcomed to come to Kalistan to buy drugs. A little, or a lot, it makes no difference. If their home country is not in ODEN, we will happily sell them to drug smugglers. Once they leave Kalistani soil, what those smugglers do with those drugs is entirely up to them. As is the risk. So, why not let them at least have a chance."

The Kaliburg ODEN warehouse is the largest publicly accessible drug depot in the world. "We look forward to more people using more ODEN-K's product." concluded Houstead.