Amobarbital is a derivative of barbiturate and comes in the form of a white crystalline powder. It looks very much like cocaine from a distance, which is why it occasionally appears on the streets. It has no smell and a bitter taste, and was first created in 1923 in Germany. It can easily lead to physical and psychological dependence, which is why addiction is a very likely outcome when taking this drug.
Uses
Amobarbital has very few real clinical uses in the 21st century. It was originally used to help rid mental patients of their inhibitions, but safer options soon caused physicians to phase it out of use. For a time, Amobarbital saw use as a type of ‘truth serum.’ In theory, when fed to a prisoner it would force them to reveal their secrets. Unfortunately, it was found that the impact on the mind would often cause the taker to develop a false truth. In essence, they would admit to anything asked of them because in their minds they performed the action.
What it is occasionally used for, though, is for relaxing patients prior to surgery. It slows down the activity of the body and brain, so the person soon feels calm and collected.
Side Effects
This drug mainly affects the mind. Depression and confusion are two common mental conditions caused as a direct result of the substance. Sometimes it can even cause bone tenderness, though, so patients with an immediate need must be monitored continuously.
Addiction Treatment
Treating this sort of an addiction is relatively easy for drug addiction treatment clinics as there are very few medical reasons why the person needs to take the drug. By taking the drug away, it is a matter of getting to the route of their addiction and deciding what can best help them get over their urges to take Amobarbital.
