我摘录一则维基百科的叙述:
One of the greatest dangers of using barbiturates is that if you increase the amount you take by just a tiny amount, you can put yourself in danger of overdosing and death. When barbiturates were at the height of their popularity, many people abused them and died accidentally, including celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, and Judy Garland. Because of this danger, today's doctors tend to prescribe other kinds of drugs for sedation.
服用"Barbiturates"最大的危险就是,即使增加一点点的使用量,就会让你陷於过量服用与死亡的危险。当"Barbiturates"广受欢迎的时代,许多人滥用此药而意外死亡,包括一些名人,像玛丽莲梦露、Jimi Hendrix,、Judy Garland。 因为这些危险因素,所以现在医生都开别类的处方药做为安眠药、镇定剂。