barbiturism

barbiturism
Chronic poisoning by any of the derivatives of barbituric acid; symptoms, which are not very distinctive, include cutaneous eruption accompanied by chills, fever, and headache.

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bar·bi·tur·ism bär-'bich-ə-.riz-əm, 'bär-bə-chə- n a condition characterized by deleterious effects on the mind or body by excess use of barbiturates

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n.
addiction to drugs of the barbiturate group. Signs of intoxication include confusion, slurring of speech, yawning, sleepiness, loss of memory, loss of balance, and reduction in muscular reflexes. Withdrawal of the drugs must be undertaken slowly, over 1-3 weeks, to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of tremors and convulsions, which can prove fatal.

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