@DamianC for your fictional drug system idea, these could all be illegal ICly, pick whatever you like most since there's quite a lot of them:
spank
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Spank
SPANK is a drug first introduced in Grand Theft Auto III. This drug is most likely based on cocaine, as it comes in a white, powdery substance (the hidden packages in Liberty City are also white powder). It also shares similarities with meth, in that it takes a serious toll on the user's sanity (as seen in Kingdom Come). Produced by the Colombian Cartel and brought into Liberty City through several ways, the drug serves as a plot device throughout GTA III. Its name is a play on methamphetamine, nicknamed "crank", and heroin, nicknamed "smack", as well as a reference to the act of spanking.
The drug is first mentioned during the mission Don't Spank Ma Bitch Up, where a local thug is supplying Luigi Goterelli's prostitutes with the drug, which Luigi feels is bad for business. As revealed in Farewell 'Chunky' Lee Chong, SPANK is also found to be channeled though the local Triads, as "Chunky" Lee Chong sells it at his stands in Chinatown. In the mission Kingdom Come, "SPANKed-up madmen" with bombs attached to their chests attempt to kill Claude in the Liberty Tree parking lot, a plan devised by the Uptown Yardies and Catalina.
Then, in mission Espresso-2-Go!, where Columbians sell SPANK disguised as "Kappa Coffee House" stalls throughout Liberty City. In an attempt to disrupt Catalina's operations, Asuka Kasen instructs Claude in S.A.M. to blow up an incoming shipment of SPANK (described by Asuka as "Catalina's poison") and collect the loot for Asuka. In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Rise FM DJ Boy Sanchez says that he tried out a new drug on the streets called SPANK which suggests that the drug was present at least since 1998. In GTA III, an unnamed man addicted to SPANK (and clearly under its influence) calls Chatterbox FM to tell Lazlow Jones about a conspiracy theory involving toothpaste being used by the government to control people.
downer
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Downers
Downers are a depressant drug which can be dealt in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. In-game, downers look much like real life benzodiazepines, a type of downer drug. This drug is one of the two available "depressants" (as referred to in-game) and also one of cheapest drugs present in the drug dealing minigame along with Weed. It can be bought at low prices from the Triads and sold at a profit to Yardies.
hush
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Zaibatsu_Corporation
Self-reliant sedative made by the Zaibatsu Corporation in GTA 2 and 3.
adrenaline
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Adrenaline
Adrenaline pills are items scattered around Liberty City in Grand Theft Auto III and Liberty City Stories as well as Vice City in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City that boosts the player's strength and slows down the game's time. When collected by the player, the adrenaline pills give the player a temporary boost of speed while seemingly slowing down time. While the game's speed is slowed down, the player's aiming speed is the same as it would normally be, which is handy when engaged in gun battles such as police, gangs or during rampages. The player can also jump further than normal. Strangely, entering a vehicle resets the speed to normal again.
In Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, there seems to be a glitch where making the smallest of drops, such as walking off a sidewalk and onto the road, can cause some considerable damage. Many players consider the adrenaline pills to be an illicit drug the player takes, which may also explain their absence in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, since the main characters in these games have a strong dislike towards drugs. However, in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, an "adrenaline effect" cheat code exists which makes the same impact when entered.
It appears that adrenaline was removed from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas at a late stage of development, as the BradyGames Official Strategy Guide not only shows numerous pick-up locations across the state for the drug, primarily around Las Venturas, but the walk-through even suggests its use during missions in the Casino Heist strand. The usefulness of adrenaline pills is somewhat limited, as they come into effect as soon as the player collects the icon and wear off a predetermined amount of time later; unless there happens to be an adrenaline pick-up close to a major confrontation, the inability to trigger the effect on command means much of the benefits will simply be wasted. In Liberty City Stories, when playing the "shooting from the bike" minigames, by pressing the X button the player will take this pill (until a maximum of three). Furthermore, this is the only time the adrenaline pill doesn't lose the effect when in a vehicle (on the bike in this case). A similar feature to the adrenaline pills returned in Grand Theft Auto V in the form of special abilities for Michael and Franklin, who can slow down time for use in gun battles and whilst driving, respectively.
wizz
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Drugs
Not much is known about this drug other than the fact it was manufactured by Harold Cartwright in GTA London 1969.
zoom-zoom
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Zoom_Zoom
Zoom Zoom is a drug manufactured by the Zaibatsu Corporation that is advertised on the radio in Grand Theft Auto 2. It is an alertness drug, like another Zaibatsu drug advertised in Grand Theft Auto III. According to Tortoise's police profile, Zaibatsu stopped making it after people died from sleep deprivation, and it gained a contraband status. This drug was also used by Claude Speed in GTA 2: The Movie and he then gives it back to the Zaibatsu Corporation.
zap
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Drugs
Not much is known about this other than the fact Maria was addicted to it in GTA Liberty City Stories.
equanox
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Equanox
Equanox is a product manufactured by Zaibatsu Pharmaceuticals that is advertised on the radio in Grand Theft Auto III. Technically an alertness pill. Equanox is claimed as a "wonder drug" that combats dissatisfaction, lethargy, depression, melancholy, sexual dysfunction and "just about anything". However, it comes with a long list of side-effects. According to an articlefrom the Liberty Tree, the drug was initially banned by the FDA for causing psychotic behavior in rats and being "synthetically like PCP, only more toxic". The name "Equanox" comes from the words "equal" and "Equinox", the time of year when day and night are the same length.
Here's how one Equanox commercial plays out: "Woman: I used to be concerned and nervous about the future. Sometimes I'd get scared before an important event, such as childbirth, or a family funeral. Hey, sometimes you need a little help navigating life's trouble spots! That's when I discovered Equanox! Man: After the divorce and losing little Tommy, life was letting me down. I couldn't focus on anything at work. After trying Equanox, I've been employee of the month three times in a row! Man #2: I used to fall unconscious for hours at a time, but now with Equanox, I never need to sleep. Announcer: Eqaunox is new, from Zaibatsu Pharmaceuticals. Ask your doctor about Equanox today. Equanox may cause nausea, loss of sleep, blurred vision, leakage, kidney problems and breathing irregularities. Do not take Equanox if you are operating any machinery, driving a car, pregnant, a child of low age, unhappy or if your family has a history of mental disorders. Equanox, softening life's harsh realities!"
steroid
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Drugs
Not fictional by any means, but it has a vague name, was used throughout all GTA games, and is less of a taboo in real life, so I guess it wouldn't hurt.
deludamol
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Deludamol
Deludamol is a painkiller in Grand Theft Auto V with a slogan that says "for a night that you'll never remember". Despite the absence of any Deludamol store in the State of San Andreas, many vans with their logo on its side can still be found parked in the front of every major hospital and pharmacy store in the game. Deludamol bears a striking resemblance to the real-life prescription drug Dilaudid, a high potency semi-synthetic opioid made out of morphine.
toilet-cleaner
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Toilet_Cleaner
Toilet Cleaner is a fictional drug mentioned in Grand Theft Auto V. It appears to be a variation of crystal meth (consumed by smoking, causes a "high" feeling, produced by being cooked), however, the inconspicious name, its semi-legal status and packaging labeled "not suitable for human consumption" are references to bath salts. It is advertised on the radio and is sold via the website www.toiletcleaneronline.com (though not purchasable by the player). The drug is also frequently mentioned in various shows, such as Blaine County Talk Radio and The Underbelly Of Paradise. The logo's color and text co-ordination may be influenced by the laundry detergent "Daz". Its radio commercial is as follows: "Meth brought you forbidden fruits of incest. Bath salts brought you the taboo joys of cannibalism. It's time to step things up a level. The hot new legal high that takes you to places you never imagined and leaves you forever changed - Toilet Cleaner. It's time to smoke a real bowl! Available at your local hit shop, or in case of overzealous local laws - buy it online."
paraliz
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Paraliz
Paraliz is a painkiller in Grand Theft Auto Online with the same slogan as Deludamol, "for a night you'll never remember". Paraliz is first seen in the GTA Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update when the player smuggles in medical supplies via special crates.
delladamol
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Delladamol
Not to be confused with Deludamol, another drug in GTA V. Delladamol is a painkiller in Grand Theft Auto Online, first seen in the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update. The painkiller is seen in special crates after being smuggled in with other medical supplies in the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update.
lipurgex
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Lipurgex
Lipurgex is a weight-loss drug seen advertised in Grand Theft Auto IV. It is available from its website and Yourmexicandoctor.com. The drug is endorsed by Jill Von Crastenburg and Dr. Steven Von Singer. It is apparently a mix of caffeine, laxatives, diuretics, painkillers and amphetamines.
zoombi
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Zoombi
Zoombi is a painkiller in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is first seen in the GTA Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update when it is smuggled alongside other medical supplies by the online player.
mulls
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Mulls
Unknown drug substance in Grand Theft Auto Online first seen in a special crate that has been smuggled by the online player.
bull-shark-testosterone
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Bull_Shark_Testosterone
Bull Shark Testosterone is a steroid made from the testicles of Chilean bull sharks. Brucie Kibbutz from GTA IV is a known user of bull shark testosterone, and has even made a company selling it as of 2013. It is mentioned several times throughout the HD Universe, and has even become a usable item in Grand Theft Auto Online. Bull shark testosterone has many effects on users. They include excessive roid rage, enhanced strength, and higher reflexes. Brucie has been turned into a maniac just from taking too much bull shark testosterone.
peyote-plant
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Peyote_Plants
Consumable featured in the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V. Named after the real-life Peyote cactus which contains psychoactive properties, this plant seemingly has some sort of hallucinogenic effect on the protagonist's brain and body once taken.
sooth
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Sooth
Sooth is a cough and cold medication featured in radio advertisements in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and in yourmexicandoctor.com in Grand Theft Auto IV. It contains codeine, morphine and alcohol, and is implied to be hallucinogenic. There is also a kids' version of Sooth called Sooth Junior, which comes in an animal-shaped bottle. This could be used for roleplaying the creation of lean, also known as purple drank.
QuoteAlright, lemme just make a couple of things clear since there's a lot of confusion going on:
- My suggestion has little to do with what many people are referring to as drug renames. I'm proposing we import some of the fictional GTA drugs in addition to what we're already gonna have in-game (such as for example marijuana, however it's gonna be called) -- after all, most of the drugs in this list are very unique and don't have direct real life equivalents, and vice-versa. Of course, if everything matches and the name is okay, then why not.
- No, just because I proposed we take a look at Toilet Cleaner doesn't mean I want a drug in-game to be called Toilet Cleaner. I don't like some of the names of these drugs either, they would sound silly if implemented with them -- what I like, however, is their unique characteristics. For example, there were a few drugs in this list that were based on bath salts -- I've never seen that in my previous server, and it sure does sound interesting to have in-game, wouldn't you agree? Just because I proposed a whole list doesn't mean I want every single one of those drugs in-game, I'm just posting them here all neat and tidy so Damian can check things out and maybe draw inspiration from them. Do keep in mind that some of these drug concepts are repetitive too, it wouldn't make sense for us to have five different painkillers in-game that all do the same thing. Again, I'll repeat myself, I posted all of this so that we can maybe draw inspiration from it, and quite possibly implement whatever is good enough, that's all -- I didn't post it with the intent of seeing everything implemented 100% the way it's worded in GTA wiki.