A barbiturate is a type of medication that has been around for over 150 years. Barbiturates were popular from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Two of the most common uses were for sleep and anxiety.

Barbiturates are a kind of depressant or sedative drug. They are an old class of drug used to relax the body and help people sleep. These drugs were first developed in the late 19th century. Use of ...