AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Barbiturates are a group of central nervous system depressants which produce effects ranging from mild sedation to general anaesthesia. Depending on how quickly they act and how long their effects last, they can be classified as ultra-short-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Barbiturates are depressants that produce a wide spectrum of central nervous system depression from mild sedation to coma. They also have been used as sedatives, hypnotics, anesthetics, and anticonvulsants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barbiturates belong to the sedative-hypnotic class of medications. Sedatives are medications that help you calm down and relax. Hypnotics make you drowsy (their name comes from the word “hypnos, ” which means “sleep” in Greek).

Detailed explanation-4: -Barbiturates have a depressant effect on the brain. They increase the activity of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a brain chemical that creates a sedating effect. They can have short-to long-acting effects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®