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- one of the fastest and most reliable humane killing methods for small animals
- a gentler process that causes minimal distress
- because barbiturates sedate animals, they may make the handling of a dangerous animal safer
- Although the unconscious animal may gasp right before death, the technique minimizes the thrashing sometimes seen with other killing methods
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMany reasons, wide use of barbs was replaced with benzodiazepines as they were considered much safer, although they didn't seem to know at the time that benzos had a lot of problems of their own...easy addiction and severe/acute withrdrawal symtoms being two. They too have been replaced in [general] for depression , anxiety, hyperactivity..They are still prescribed, but many doctors either wont give them out at all, or will only do so short term and as a last resort.. Barbiturates given for the same reasons nowadays is probably unheard of, MAYBE if the person is someone who is old and has been on them for years. They are however still prescribed for other reasons including assisted suicide and the death penalty and more commonly anesethects for surgery.
They are dangerous drugs to abuse, overdose is very easy if your not careful, and O.D's are harder to treat than Benzo O.D's...
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∙ 8y agoIt is prescribed to epilepsy patients to controle and prevent convulsions.
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∙ 9y agoMost people use barbiturates for pain. However, some people use them to abuse them at times. These are dangerous medications.
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How do barbiturates make people feel?
Barbiturates make people very relaxed, calm, and sleepy
Why do people uses barbiturates?
because they calm people down. people take them for anxiety, users take them in large doses to feel 'euphoric' although barbituites are low in the chain for users.
What side effects can barbiturates have in older people?
In older people, barbiturates may be more likely to cause confusion, depression, and unusual excitement.
Can steroid -dependent asthmatics take barbiturates?
yes
Did Elvis Presley take barbiturates when he died?
yes a mixture of of methaqualone, morphine, codeine, and several barbiturates were found in his system at the time of his death.
How is barbiturates is taken?
Barbiturates are usually swallowed but sometimes barbiturates are injected and this can be extremely dangerous. =)
What are amphetamines and barbiturates?
They are a drug, uppers & downers is what some people call them.
In combination with alcohol do barbiturates have the potential for severe impairment?
Yes, combining barbiturates with alcohol can lead to severe central nervous system depression, causing symptoms like extreme drowsiness, slow breathing, and loss of consciousness. This combination can be life-threatening as it increases the risk of overdose and other serious side effects. It is important to avoid mixing barbiturates with alcohol or any other substances unless prescribed by a healthcare provider.
In combination with alcohol barbiturates do not have the potential for severe impairment?
It is never safe to take central nervous system depressants like alcohol and barbiturates in combination. The complications can be severe, and even fatal.
Are barbituates and barbiturates the same thing?
Barbituates is a misspelling of barbiturates.
Are Barbiturates OTC?
Barbiturates are available only with a physician's prescription
What are the components of barbiturates?
Barbituric acid is the common chemical component of barbiturates.
