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When alcohol and barbiturates are ingested, they are absorbed from the GI tract and transported first to the liver before circulating to the rest of the body. In the liver, these substances are metabolized before being distributed through the bloodstream to the brain and other organs. This process can affect central nervous system function and lead to intoxication or sedation.
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Alcohol is primarily absorbed in the small intestine, particularly in the duodenum and jejunum. While some absorption occurs in the stomach, the small intestine's large surface area and rich blood supply facilitate the majority of alcohol's entry into the bloodstream. Once absorbed, alcohol is then transported to the liver for metabolism.
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Actually, yes they can be considered a barbiturate. Barbiturates are depressants that affect the central nervous system - guess what alcohol does...?
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Barbiturates are drugs that slow down your central nervous system, such as alcohol. Other well known barbiturates are sedatives and benzodiazephine.
Alcohol is one of the few substances that can be absorbed right through the stomach wall. Whatever part makes it to the small intestines is promptly absorbed by the blood. Since it is "active" in its ingested form, it takes effect as soon as it reaches the brain.
Alcohol and barbiturates are both depressants. A depressant is a drug that lowers neurotransmission levels in various areas of the brain.
It is never safe to take central nervous system depressants like alcohol and barbiturates in combination. The complications can be severe, and even fatal.
Alcohol is normally ingested orally. On rare occasions it is administered intravenously, usually to treat methanol poisoning.
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