Once the one hour time period is over, the drug metabolizes into the user's system. Repeated dosages have limited, if any effect, until approximately 23 hours have passed, at which point the drug's effects return to full potency. Rick, like his father Rex, often noticed that usage carried psychologically addictive properties, even if physical addition was not an issue. Because of the 'rush' from having enhanced abilities, especially when used in conjunction with a superhero lifestyle, the period following usage was coupled by a feeling of disappointment, insecurity, and an eagerness to reach the next effective dose. Rick struggled with this until joining the re-formed Justice Society.