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Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Barbiturates

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Washington provides this great resource for students of all ages wanting to learn about barbiturates and the effects they have on the body and brain. Read about how these often-misused depressants can cause addiction,...
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U.s. Drug Enforcement Administration: Barbiturates [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, you can read a very brief history of the development and use of prescription barbiturates, as well as descriptions of ultrashort, short, intermediate, and long-acting barbiturates.