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The Straight Facts on Barbiturates
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The Straight Facts on Barbiturates
Barbiturates are sedatives that were once commonly used in medicine for insomnia or seizures. One of them, Phenobarbital, is still used for seizures today. Because of its high abuse potential, barbiturates are rarely prescribed for any medical reason. Still, through theft and its illegal importation to the U.S. from other countries, this class of drugs is still being used. In 2004, 300,000 Americans reported illicit use of barbiturates. It's the 4th most addictive illicit drug at an over 17% addiction rate.
Common Names for Barbiturates
Amytals
Barbs
Downers
Bluebirds
Downers Seconal
Nembutal
Tooties
Yellow jackets
Goof balls
Commonly used barbiturates include Phenobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital, amobarbital and Nembutal. They are available as an oral drug or suppository. Barbiturates are sometimes mixed with caffeine in a combination known as "tuinal". Fioricet or Fiorinal are pain relievers that include the barbiturate, butalbital, and are legally used to treat some headache conditions. These drugs are used illegally as well.
Users of sedatives are looking for a reduction in anxiety or euphoria. This becomes dangerous in two ways. First, overdoses can be easily fatal. Two, the phenomenon of withdrawal, while not fatal, is highly uncomfortable and can include the onset of seizures and psychosis.
The drug, methylqualone (Quaaludes, 714s or spoor) is a synthetic drug that can be taken orally or snorted. It has no legal use but users find it gives them a sense of euphoria and provides a greater sex drive.
Barbiturates, once a commonly prescribed drug, have been practically eliminated from medical use-in part because the risk of fatal overdose is high and the potential for unyielding addiction has become too great.
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