Quaaludes
Drug Background
Quaalude's were first created in India in the 1950's, and were brought to the U.S. in the 60's and were originally sold as a sedative . In the late 60's people started to use the drug for recreation which quickly lead to abuse. This lead to the drug being placed on schedule 2 in 1973 which means that people could only have the drug with a prescription. Later, in 1984 Quaalude's were moved to a schedule 1 drug meaning no one should be in possession of the drug at all.
Drug Classification
- Quaalude's are a schedule 1 drug.
- They are a depressant.
- No one is allowed to have them at anytime.
How They Are Used
- Found in tablet form.
- They are often ingested orally.
- They are swallowed like pills.
Effects
Physical:
- Relaxation
- Sleepiness
- Feeling of euphoria
- Slows pulse
- Lowers blood pressure
- Mental confusion
- Relaxation
- Feeling of Euphoria
Potential for addiction
Quaaludes are extremely addictive. They are a scchedule 1 drug which means they are illegal and are in the same group as the most addictive drugs.
Treatment Options
Someone who is addicted to quaaludes should go to a private rehab center for help. These center's will help the addict to break their physical and mental dependence on the drug.
Cost
In 2003, Quaaludes usually cost anywhere from $4-7 per pill.
Legislation Regarding Quaaludes
In 1984, Congress banned the domestic production of quaaludes, President Regan signed this making it a law in the US.
Prevalence of use
Since the drug was banned in 1984, there have been minimal studies about thier use and the statistics of its use.
Reasources
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