Adrenalane was a drug that was illegal in the Federation. The drug needed to be injected. It was a very powerful stimulant that rapidly increased the human metabolism, while increasing the user's strength, coordination and tolerance to fatigue. The effects lasted for up to 5 hours before starting to wear off. In this stage, stamina, coordination and mental faculties all became severely impaired over a period of 6 to 15 hours. Addicts of Adrenalane were forced to take the drug at least once a week.