Chapter 17, Problem 36E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The working of barbiturates and benzodiazepines and their examples are to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are depressants that are obtained legally, though the Barbiturates are drugs that were used to treat anxiety and insomnia from $1912$ to $1960$. They were taken orally. Barbiturates induced both physical and psychological dependence and other effects like restlessness, hallucination.

Benzodiazepines are drugs that are used to treat anxiety and insomnia today. They are less harmful than barbiturates.