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Record 1 1986-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
DEF

Stimulant concocted from a variety of drugs, including amphetamine and its salts, barbituric acid and its salts and derivatives, and methamphetamine and its salts. Taken with soft drinks or alcohol, goofballs give the user a kick similar to intoxication.

OBS

Slang.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
DEF

Substance propre à augmenter l'activité, la vitalité d'un organisme (Dict. Robert); drogue qui tient le sujet éveillé et en conscience lui permettant un effort d'une plus longue durée.

OBS

Aussi connue sous les formes argotiques «dynamite» et «maboulette».

Spanish

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