Green’s Dictionary of Slang

(drugs) under the influence of (narcotic) drugs.

1944		D. Burley Orig. Hbk of Harlem Jive 65: She wants me to knock a piece, but I’m booted to my armpits.
2002		T. Dorsey Triggerfish Twist (2002) 87: ‘How do you feel?’ asked Bernie. Coleman looked slowly around the room. [...] ‘booted up, hopped up, messed up, screwed up, goofed up, fucked up.’.