Barbiturates

Category
Depressants

Also Known as
Amytal(brand name), Nembutal(brand name), Seconal(brand name), Phenobarbital(brand name); barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies, yellows, yellow jackets


How Administered
injected, swallowed

Intoxication Effects
reduced anxiety; feeling of well-being; lowered inhibitions; slowed pulse and breathing; lowered blood pressure; poor concentration

Potential Health Consequences
fatigue; confusion; impaired coordination, memory, judgment; addiction; respiratory depression and arrest, death