A disorder that is characterized by misuse of any of a variety of barbiturates or other sedatives which function as central nervous system depressants. Barbiturates are used medicinally in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy and high blood pressure, and as an anesthetic in minor surgery. They are considered highly dangerous when taken without medical direction because of the risk of a fatal overdose, severe withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withheld, and life-threatening effects when combined with alcohol, tranquilizers or other drugs. Barbiturates and sedatives most commonly used include Nembutol, Tuinal, Quaalude, Secanol, Phenobarbital, Amytal and Doriden.
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