Top 5 Dangerous Drugs in Science Fiction

Fans of CULTURE know that cannabis is nothing short of a miracle plant that has aided countless patients in recovering from their various ailments. As a treatment for cancer, epilepsy, chronic pain and so much more, cannabis is a useful substance in this world. But, in our vast collection of old and new television shows and movies, we take a look at the many fictional drugs that have been developed for unique situations—most likely because cannabis wasn’t available! We have it pretty good with all the positive hype for cannabis in this year’s U.S. legalization ballot, but here’s a few fiction worlds that are not so lucky.

Nuke from Robocop 2

This alternate future of Earth is baddass and full of action in Robocop 2, and the substance called Nuke is basically super cocaine. Pedaled by Cain and his cult around a dystopian Detroit.

Slo-Mo from Dredd

The newest designer substance in Mega-City accelerates your brain and senses to an ungodly level, giving users the impression that the real world is going in slow motion.

Totally Awesome Sweet Alabama Liquid Snake from Metalocalypse

A very powerful narcotic that will “get so high your brains will blow chunks into the Milky Way.”

Spice from Dune

The planet Arrakkis is home to the mythical sandworms that create a drug called spice. Spice grants the user long life, improved vitality and the ability to unlock prescience in certain individuals. The substance is intense and powerful, which makes the famous quote from the movie all the more prevalent, “He who controls the spice controls the universe.”

Relaxabrex from Community

The rest of the movies and shows on this list feature action packed genres of entertainment. Though it may come as no surprise that the comedy show Community, and its fake drug Relaxabrex, made the cut. Unlike the positive side effects of cannabis, this substance isn’t very uplifting, “Relaxabrex doesn’t make you give up on your dreams; it’s just a side effect!”