Barbiturates

Name: Barbiturates

Other Names: Barbs, goof balls, pinks, red devils and yellow jackets.

What it Looks Like: These are generally prescription drugs that come as tablets, and capsules of different colors, shapes and sizes, depending on the manufacturer.

How Used: Most commonly swallowed and sometimes injected.

Effect: Used as a relaxant and to generate a state of euphoria.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Clumsiness
• Difficulty focusing / thinking / talking
• Difficulty walking
• Needle tracks / vein damage
• Poor balance / falling / bruises
• Poor judgment
• Possession of hypodermic needles
• Pupils contracted
• Sleepiness
• Slurred speech
• Weakness / shakiness

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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