captagon

[ kap-tuh-gon ]

noun

1. a former brand name for fenethylline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of captagon¹

First recorded in 1960–65; originally a German trademark

Example Sentences

The Captagon industry has been a huge concern for Jordan, as well as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries, as hundreds of millions of pills have been smuggled over the years.

From Seattle Times

Dubbed "the poor man's cocaine", Captagon is reportedly one of the most popular drugs among youths in the Gulf.

From BBC

The police did not mention the suspected origin of the illegal shipment, but Captagon is believed to be produced in huge quantities in Syria.

From BBC

Deepening poverty is said to have forced many ordinary Syrians to become involved in the illegal Captagon trade, which is worth billions of dollars.

From BBC

Although there have been denials from the Syrian government, reports have linked powerful figures in business and the military to the manufacturing and distribution of Captagon.

From BBC