Barbital

: Beyond human medicine, it became a standard anesthetic in veterinary practice. The Science of "Slowing Down"

Despite its early praise, the "gentlest of poisons" revealed a dark side as it became more widely used throughout the 20th century: barbital

The Rise and Fall of the "Verona" Dream: A History of Barbital : Beyond human medicine, it became a standard

By the late 1950s and 60s, reports of widespread dependence and fatal overdoses led to stricter regulations. Today, Barbital is largely a relic of the past, having been replaced by (like Xanax or Valium) which, while still addictive, offer a much better safety profile regarding fatal overdose. : Beyond human medicine