Definition
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.
URL Name
YF-8000-1800-100
Third Level Code
YF-8000
Taxonomy Code
YF-8000.1800-100
Parent Code
YF-8000.1800
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-8000-1800-100
Fourth Level Code
YF-8000-1800
Use References
Amytal Abusers, Doriden Abusers, Nembutol Abusers, Phenobarbital Abusers, Quaalude Abusers, Secanol Abusers, Sedative Abusers, Sleeping Pill Abusers, Tuinal Abusers, Barbiturate/Sedative Abusers
Publication Status
Draft