Editing Drugs, Chemicals, and Toxins (section)

=== Drug Effects ===
If a character is exposed to a drug via its method of application—for example, they pop a pill, slap on a dermal patch, are soaked with a splash grenade, breathe in gas, or get stabbed with a coated weapon—then they are subject to the drug’s effects. The onset time determines how long these effects take to kick in, and the duration determines how long they last. While there is no resistance test to ignore a drug or toxin’s effects once exposed, in some cases (especially toxins) a test might be called for to determine the severity of the effects.
Unless otherwise noted or specifically overridden, medichines will protect a character from drug/toxin effects (but not nanodrugs/nanotoxins). Enhancements like toxin filters may also impede a drug’s effect or provide complete resistance. If an antidote is taken in advance or before the effects kick in, the drug will not work.