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Definitions of quaalude in various dictionaries:

noun - sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse

A trademark formerly used for methaqualone.

noun - a sedative drug

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Possible Crossword Clues
It's a downer
Drug nicknamed 'disco biscuit' in the 1970s
In the role of shedding pounds, refer American for sedative
Fall-guy regularly ruptures leg muscle, needing drug, a hypnotic
Powerful sedative

Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles
Dec 8 2017 New York Times
Apr 27 2016 Wall Street Journal
Mar 16 2011 The Telegraph - Toughie
Sep 6 2008 New York Times
Aug 4 2006 The Times - Cryptic

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trademark for
sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse

Quaalude description
Methaqualone, sold under the brand name Quaalude (pronounced KWAY-lood) and sometimes stylized "Qulude" in the United States and Mandrax in the United Kingdom and South Africa, is a sedative and hypnotic medication. It is a member of the quinazolinone class. * The sedativehypnotic activity of methaqualone was first noted by researchers in the 1950s. In 1962, methaqualone was patented in the US by Wallace and Tiernan. Its use peaked in the early 1970s as a hypnotic, for the treatment of insomnia, and as a sedative and muscle relaxant. * Methaqualone became increasingly popular as a recreational drug and club drug in the late 1960s and 1970s, known variously as "ludes" or "sopers" (also "soaps") in the U.S. and "mandrakes" and "mandies" in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The substance is sold both as a free base and as an ammonium salt (hydrochloride).

Quaalude description

Methaqualone, sold under the brand name Quaalude (pronounced KWAY-lood) and sometimes stylized "Qulude" in the United States and Mandrax in the United Kingdom and South Africa, is a sedative and hypnotic medication. It is a member of the quinazolinone class.
* The sedativehypnotic activity of methaqualone was first noted by researchers in the 1950s. In 1962, methaqualone was patented in the US by Wallace and Tiernan. Its use peaked in the early 1970s as a hypnotic, for the treatment of insomnia, and as a sedative and muscle relaxant.
* Methaqualone became increasingly popular as a recreational drug and club drug in the late 1960s and 1970s, known variously as "ludes" or "sopers" (also "soaps") in the U.S. and "mandrakes" and "mandies" in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The substance is sold both as a free base and as an ammonium salt (hydrochloride).

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