Drug consumption in La Rossa has seen a sharp rise since the country's opening in 41 PC. Although several incidents of the use of psychoactive drugs have been noted in the country's past, they came down to unrelated instances of individuals consuming unconventional mixtures of toxin-producing mountain plants, usually dying in the process. The advancements in medicine over the past century has led to minor rates of drug abuse. Due to a lack of history surrounding such substances, no regulation concerning drug use has as of yet been declared by the Dux.
Among nobility
Widespread rumors have circulated surrounding the use of psychoactive substances among the Rossan elite. After purple smoke was noticed descending from the Palace of Morelio in Lorma during the Advisor's meeting with the delegation of Deysachin, conversation has spread of the use of Kwf Ar I'Lim (commonly known as Dhaas) by the high official.
Several servants present at the event have claimed stories about the use of Niueyjara Air at the Dux's banquet, held in celebration of Dux Leo Minestrici's 44th birthday. One servant spoke about the Dux's "ecstatic enjoyment" of the psychedelic substance, although his story has not been confirmed.