Talk:Death stick

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Why is it called mild? Sounds pretty deadly to me. JustinGann 21:48, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

• because as far as what it does to the user during the high, it's mild. minor hallucination (bright colours, slight distortion of reality, euphoria) are not really an 'intense' drug. regardless, it shouldn't be called a narcotic at any rate. narcotics are typically derived from poppy plants (opium, heroin, etc). it's a misnomer perpetuated by general ignorance of drug classification. if anything in star wars is a narcotic, it would be things like sweetblossom. Gogoicarus 07:37, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Devastating?

It says that "Death sticks were a devastating factor in Balosar society" (factor?), but then says "Balosars' immunity to toxins allowed them to consume them without much effect other than the life-long addiction." That doesn't sound particularly devastating. What am I missing? Are they incredibly expensive, hence life-long addiction results in financial ruin?

• Yeah...and they would do basically anything to get them (and deathsticks are rare)––hence more financial ruin/corruption. You have a very good point, though. ––TessyWawa