Quaalude (Noun)
Meaning
Sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor noticed a pattern of patients requesting Quaalude prescriptions, leading him to suspect abuse of the sedative-hypnotic drug.
- Quaalude use became increasingly popular in the 1970s due to its calming effects, eventually leading to widespread misuse.
- As the main ingredient in Quaalude, methaqualone posed severe risks for dependency and addiction when used without medical supervision.
- Quaalude abuse continued even after the US banned the drug in 1985 due to ongoing black market availability.
- Retrograde amnesia, a common side effect of Quaalude, caused users to wake up the next morning with little recall of the previous night's activities.