Potentially deadly depressants, first used for their sedative and anticonvulsant effects, now used only to treat such conditions as insomnia are ________.

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Barbiturates are potentially deadly depressants that were first used for their sedative and anticonvulsant effects. Nowadays, they are only used to treat certain conditions, such as insomnia. Amphetamines and hallucinogens are stimulants and psychedelics, respectively. Opiates are a class of drugs used for pain relief and include drugs like morphine and heroin, but they are not typically classified as depressants.

Potentially Deadly Depressants, First Used for Their Sedative and Anticonvulsant