drugtaking
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Tulsa (book) — NOTOC . Its publication in 1971 caused a sensation within the photographic community , leading to a new interest in autobiographical work. Photographs: George Eastman House, Rochester, NY , p.664.] Later better known for directing the movie Kids … Wikipedia
drug problem — The relatively indulgent approach of the Spanish authorities to drug taking resulted in a massively increased consumption in the 1980s. Although drug trafficking has always been illegal, public consumption was not made so until 1992, while… … Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture
society — For about a generation after the end of the Civil War, Spanish society still retained a great deal of its traditional character: conservative in politics and religion, hierarchical, male dominated, predominantly rural and economically backward … Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture
cold turkey — the effect of sudden and sustained deprivation of narcotics The sufferer resembles a bird which has been plucked. Usually of withdrawal from drugtaking, drinking alcohol, or smoking tobacco: You can t suddenly sign the pledge, go cold… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
wired — 1. drunk or under the influence of narcotics Of the same tendency as LIT and more of drugtaking than alcohol: Do you have to go to bed? he asked. I m wired. I can t sleep. (Robbins, 1981, after taking drugs) 2. (up) subject to… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
