Barbituates are a type of depressant drug that cause relaxation and sleepiness. They reduce tension and calmness while also reducing activity in the central nervous system and brain tissue metabolism. Withdrawal from barbituates can cause confusion, depression, irritability and increased appetite.

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2. BARBITUATES: are a type of depressant drug that cause relaxation and sleepiness. Different street names for barbituates: Red devil Yellow jackets Christmas trees Goof balls Block busters Different names for barbituates: benzodiazepines Seconal Nembutal Amytal Tuinal

3. effects On the body: Reduces tension and calmness High amounts can cause drowsiness & anesthesia reduce the amount of activity in the central nervous system On the brain: Reduces the metabolic rate of brain tissue, as well as the cerebral blood flow Effects the brains oxygenation

4. Withdrawal symptoms consist of: Confusion Depression Irritability Need for sleep Increased appetite