Barbiturates
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CLASS OF DRUGS
- Barbituates are apart of a group of drugs
- called Sedative Hypnotics.
OTHER NAMES FOR BARBITURATES
- Also known as Downers, Blue Heavens,
- Blue Velvet, and Blud Devils.
PHYSICAL EFFECTS
- Used safely, it can induce sleep.
- Used recreationally, they can
- cause similar effects to drinking,
- such as drowsiness or slurred speach.
- It can also cause physical addiction.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
- Barbiturates can reduce anxiety.
- However, if not taken correctly, it
- can cause a psychological addiction based
- on the taker's need to feel good or
- use a form of escapism.
HOW IT IS TAKEN
- It is usually taken by pills,
- but can also be injected into
- the veins or muscles.
SHORT TERM DAMAGE
- Barbiturates, if used incorrectly, can cause
- drowsiness, unconsciousness, slurred speech,
- memory impairment, and being unable to control
- certain bodily functions.
LONG TERM DAMAGE
- Chronic tiredness, general lack of coordination
- breathing disorders, slow reflexes, dizziness,
- vision problems, comas, and death.
HISTORY OF BARBITUATES
- They were used first in the early nineteenth century to treat
- insomnia and siezure disorders. Usage has discreased since
- the nineteen seventies as better drugs have been found.
MEDICAL USES
- Official medical uses include treating
- insomnia and other disorders. Barbiturates
- should not be used unless recommended by a
- docter due to varying doses that may be needed.
