Why Are Benzodiazepines Often Preferred Over Barbiturates? (Select All That

Why are benzodiazepines often preferred over barbiturates? (Select all that apply.)

A) They have selective action at specific receptor sites.
B) There is a wide range of safety between therapeutic and lethal levels.
C) REM sleep is decreased to a lesser extent.
D) Accidental overdoses are well tolerated.
E) There are no hypotensive episodes when rising to a sitting position.