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.
anesthetists
Barbiturates make people very relaxed, calm, and sleepy
In older people, barbiturates may be more likely to cause confusion, depression, and unusual excitement.
one is to treat epilepsy, I don't know of any others though, sorry. :)
Barbiturates are usually swallowed but sometimes barbiturates are injected and this can be extremely dangerous. =)
The uses of a barbiturate drug ranges from mild sedation to complete anesthesia. Barbiturates are mostly used in general anesthetic, epilepsy and for the treatment of acute migraines.
They are a drug, uppers & downers is what some people call them.
Each has its uses, and is generally safe when used as directed. Either can kill you if misused.
Barbituates is a misspelling of barbiturates.
Barbiturates are available only with a physician's prescription
Barbituric acid is the common chemical component of barbiturates.
No, barbiturates are a completely different class of drugs.