BARBITURATES
Barbiturates are used by doctors to treat epilepsy (seizures). They cause sleep and reduced anxiety. They are also used in some pain relievers.
BARBITURATES ARE ADDICTIVE. BECAUSE PEOPLE OFTEN USE THEM INCORRECTLY, THEY ALSO ARE A MAJOR FACTOR IN MANY ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSES.
HOW ARE THEY GENERALLY TAKEN?
SWALLOWED
SNORTED
INJECTED
Types SLANG
SECONAL "BARBS"
NEMBUTAL "DOWNERS"
PHENOBARBITAL "RED DEVILS"
AMOBARBITAL "BLUE DEVILS"
BUTALBITAL "GOOFBALLS"
PENTOBARBITAL "YELLOW JACKETS"
"SLEEPING PILLS"
WARNING!
Combining alcohol and barbiturates can be DEADLY!
Just like combining alcohol and tranquilizers!
Moreover, due to the dangers of barbiturate withdrawal, it is critical for people to seek medical supervision when they decided it's time to stop.