What is "barbiturates"

Usage examples of "barbiturates".

German boy took the case itself and all the saleable items like barbiturates, and gave Misha the rubbish.

We have heard his toxicology report, his findings of alcohol and barbiturates in the bloodstream.

Each bottle arrives with a piece of paper stating that the urine contains no detectable amounts of amphetamines, barbiturates, methadone, opiates, metabolized cocaine, benzodiazepine or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

It is quite conceivable to me that the decedent swallowed barbiturates at this most dreadful moment in time, either in a misguided attempt to ease her mental anguish, or perhaps to numb her senses before walking into that lake.

Ben took a lethal combination of barbiturates, fell into a coma, and died three days later.

Just before the midterm exam Ben took a lethal combination of barbiturates, fell into a coma, and died three days later.