AAN World News: Altian Drug Epidemic Spreads From East To West Altis As "XRS" Drug Reports Spike

[J. Hill]

AAN World News: Altian Drug Epidemic Spreads

From East To West Altis As "XRS" Drug Reports Spike

 

West Altian emergency services have announced their plan to crack down on the newest hallucinogenic drug on the market spikes in popularity among dealers and users. The "XRS" pill has been seen in recent studies as a favored drug among East Altians after the Republic of Altis split into the East and West, weeks after initial studies and reports surfaced the illegal pill was seen among West Altis. The ongoing drug epidemic within Altis has been slowly developing since 2010, with harder and more severe drugs making the market. Dealers have seen lucrative outputs from dealing heroin. And with the addition of XRS, police have been advised to exercise extreme caution when conducting searches.

 

Governor Nichollis, figurehead of West Altis, has announced to the West Altian Republic that with regards to the ongoing heatwave and now developing drug crisis that the West Altis Government are "Working to cover the ongoing developing drug problem West Altis has seen, our police and ambulance services have already been put out in full to cover our heatwave situation so it is likely to expect delays, if anyone is in possession or knows someone who has recently taken one of these XRS pills, please call emergency services or speak to your local peacekeeper." West Altis Police have been reporting staff failing to show up for duty as working conditions decline given the current environmental effects, with The Altian Ambulance and Medical Service (AAMS) reporting shortages of supplies and equipment to treat a plethora of issues.

 

The AAN have constructed a set of information below to see signs of XRS usage, how to treat it and what to do if you know someone who may be in possession or selling the illegal drug, please do take into consideration if the person you are reviewing is seen to be aggressive or cause a possible threat to you in any way, you must use caution and call emergency services immediately if needed: 

What is the XRS Pill?

The XRS Pill has origins dating back to the early 1980s, with a majority presence within the Middle East the drug has spread across into Europe and Asia. The hallucinogenic has seen more use in the 2010s, used in raves and festivals however criminal groups have used the pill for malicious purposes. Using those addicted to the substance to commit crime and in some cases sell it themselves to build up a supply chain. Notably criminal gangs in Altis have been seen utilizing the drug for their efforts as early as 2019.

How do I know if someone has taken a pill?

Physical Symptoms

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Increased Blood Pressure
• Numbness in Arms and Legs
• Vision Problems
• Muscle Spasms

Cognitive Symptoms

• Poor Judgment
• Delusions
• Hallucinations

Psychological Symptoms

• Migraines after prolonged withdrawal
• Sudden decline in standard social interactions
• Aggression
• Irritability

What should I do if I know someone who has or is selling XRS?

Inform emergency services without alerting the individual in question. Ask the person what they are doing with the pill, if they intend to sell it, call the police and if they intend to take it advise them not to or call emergency services if they have already ingested it.