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* In ''Overwatch'', all of the heroes have an "I am unstoppable!" line for when Ana [[StatusBuff nanoboosts]] them. Especially noticeable with the [[LargeHam tanks]] (except Roadhog).

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* In ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'', the One Power is so addictive that most channelers who lose the ability to channel die of despair within a year or two. The True Power, the Power supplied by [[{{Satan}} the Dark One]] to his favoured minions, is [[ThisIsYourBrainOnEvil even more addictive]].

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* "Rising Force" by Music/YngwieMalmsteen.
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* In Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}'', Jafar wishes to become a genie. His wish is fulfilled and while gaining "phenomenal cosmic powers" he proclaims "The power, the absolute power! The universe is mine to command, to control!" ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SuPz3u1kOQ This scene can be seen here]]). His enjoyment falls short thanks to Aladdin's BatmanGambit. [[spoiler: He forgot about the "itty bitty living space" that comes with genie powers.]]

* ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' has DIO in Part 3, after rejuvenating himself with [[spoiler:Joseph]]'s blood.

* In ''Fanfic/{{Raindancer}}'', Izuku's Quirk, "[[ElementalShapeshifter Liquid Body]]", allows him to completely turn his body into water. Because of this, he's literally in his element when he's raining, causing him to forgo an umbrella to savor the euphoric feeling of being surrounded by so much water. He also gets a similar effect when he's basking in moonlight, particularly when the full moon is out. During this time, he can act as though he's loopy, on an adrenaline high, or even drunk Both conditions increase the potency of his already [[PersonOfMassDestruction devastating control over water]], warning his friends to yank him out of it if he starts acting weird.

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* In ''ForgottenRealms'', elven magic users in the area of raising mythal (city-scale spell field) had a peculiar reaction: spontaneously levitate and space out. ''[[Literature/TheElminsterSeries Elminster in Myth Drannor]]'' had a scene when one elven gardener found his noble lady and her handmaiden [[PowerFloats floating]] naked over the basin, staring into nowhere and "moaning a chant." He had no options but to shake his head and conclude that "[[PowerPerversionPotential pleasure spells]] were certainly becoming powerful things these days." The tales spread, and much later some elven wizards (including one Wizard Guild's dean in Raven Bluff) became mythal proponents just because they heard colourful descriptions of this effect.

* The rare DCU PsychoSerum Aramilla gives the user an incredible rush. In ''ComicBook/{{Robin|Series}}'' when Tim is slipped some he notes how excited and playful he feels, detached from the violence he's doling out and his feeble attempts to sober up and control his attitude are all for naught until he ''actually kills someone''. They get better of course since his performing CPR slips ''them'' the drug.

Power feels good…

* In ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'', [[spoiler:Wheatley]], when placed into a position of complete power over Aperture, immediately begins to show symptoms of a power high, commenting on how small and insignificant [[HeroicMime Chell]] is. Unfortunately, this ultimately leads to[[spoiler: his FaceHeelTurn]].

* In ''Manga/PuellaMagiKazumiMagica'', [[spoiler:Airi after becoming Yuuri says "Haha this is great! …these powers are the best." All of this while pulling her tongue out of her mouth and looking very very pleased in a suggestive way.]] Kazumi also has a moment of this in chapter 1 in her first battle.

* In ''TheLazerCollection'':

* In the ''Literature/WheelOfTime'', the One Power is so addictive that most channelers who lose the ability to channel die of despair within a year or two. The True Power, the Power supplied by [[{{Satan}} the Dark One]] to his favoured minions, is [[ThisIsYourBrainOnEvil even more addictive]].

%%* ''[[ValkyrieProfile My soul burns. My power has awakened!]] [[http://youtu.be/DpEJb7Fr97o Finishing Strike! Dreaded Dragon!]]"

* In ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'', [[spoiler:Wheatley]], when placed into a position of complete power, shows symptoms of a power high immediately - "You have no ''idea'' how good this feels!"

-->"Power is intoxicating [...] and like any intoxicant, it's also addictive."

* In ''HarveyBirdmanAttorneyAtLaw'', Harvey, who gets his power from sunlight, discovers that suntan lotion can provide the same effect. He quickly becomes addicted to the rush, and starts spending all his money on lotion, until his friends are forced to stage an intervention.

* In the ''WheelOfTime'', the One Power is so addictive that most channelers who lose the ability to channel die of despair within a year or two. The True Power, the Power supplied by [[{{Satan}} the Dark One]] to his favoured minions, is [[ThisIsYourBrainOnEvil even more addictive]].
* ''{{Everworld}}'': Senna claims using magic "...filled me up, rushed through me, the sensation of power more erotic than any fantasy, more exciting. The power, I loved it so, it filled me and fulfilled me. It was mind, it was body, it was sex and money and power and revenge and triumph all rolled into one."

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[[caption-width-right:250: This is your brain on power.]]

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* In ''Manga/PuellaMagiKazumiMagica'', [[spoiler:Airi after becoming Yuuri says "Haha this is great! …these powers are the best." All of this while pulling her tongue out of her mouth and looking very very pleased in a suggestive way.]] [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/puella_magi_kazumi_magica/v01/c005/25.html as it can be seen here]]. Kazumi also has a moment of this in chapter 1 in her first battle.

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