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Barbiturates (Drugs: the Straight Facts) by Debra Henn, Deborah DeEugenio is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, discovered by German chemist Adolf von Baeyer in 1864, is known for its sedative abilities. Barbiturates can be used safely under a doctor's supervision as anesthetics and anticonvulsants, but they are often abused for their ability to generate a sense of euphoria and relaxation. In large doses, however, they can shut down the central nervous system, leading to coma and even death. Barbiturates provides a concise guide to the risks and uses of these drugs, and how to help those who abuse them. <p>Drugs are everywhere-on our streets, in our homes, and in our schools-but straight facts about drugs are not. Drugs: The Straight Facts provides straightforward information on the history and use of crucial, lifesaving medications as well as the world's most widely abused substances, along with easy-to-understand explanations of how these substances can harm or heal the mind and body of the user.</p>

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Author

Debra Henn, Deborah DeEugenio

Publisher

Facts On File, Incorporated

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780791085486

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Medical