Barbiturate Info

: Introduced in 1912 as Luminal , it became a mainstay for treating epilepsy and insomnia.

: By the 1930s, barbiturates were widely prescribed to help Americans "relax" or sleep, effectively replacing riskier options like alcohol, bromides, or opium. 3. The Era of "Goofballs" (1940s–1970s) barbiturate

: Marketed by Bayer, this was the first commercial sleeping pill. Von Mering supposedly named it after Verona , Italy, which he considered the most peaceful place on earth. : Introduced in 1912 as Luminal , it