Mentats grant a Charisma bonus, provide +2 Intelligence and have a low addiction rate.
Mentats, manufactured by Med-Tek, were a popular recreational party drug before the Great War, favored by consumers for their effect on creativity. The active ingredient is a powerful nootropic that increases memory-related functions and speeds other mental processes. Of course, the effect is temporary, leaving the user tired and sluggish once it wears off. Excessive consumption could also result in health complications, including migraines and even debilitating neurological disorders.[1] Coupled with a high addiction rate, Mentats were a double-edged sword