Jennie (halocentury) wrote in little_details,
Jennie
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Quaaludes?

I've been researching details on Quaaludes, for a story occuring in 1972 or '73. I've read the effects of the drug, and feel certain that I've got a firm enough grasp on the details that I need to know, but one thing that confuses me is it's attribute as a 'muscle relaxant.' This is kind of important, as the man the drug is forced upon (tall and skinny, living hand-to-mouth) has just injured himself, specifically twisting or spraining his ankle. His friends give it to him, as they really don't have the resources to take him to a doctor to properly treat his injury.

Would taking the Quaalude help to ease the pain? I don't know if spraining or twisting the ankle is an injury to muscle or bone, or if Quaalude can help any kind of pain.

Please and thank you.

Researched: wikipedia, erowid, google ("Quaaludes"; "Quaaludes" + effects).

ETA Thank you for everyone's help!
Tags: 1970-1979, ~medicine: drugs, ~recreational drugs
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