Alcohol and Barbiturate play a major depressant group drug. Both of these drugs are different with one another. First difference, alcohol is one of the drugs that is proscribed; however, barbiturate can be assigned to patients. Barbiturate is used as an medical treatment for insomnia and agitation. Another difference, alcohol originates in liquor, beer, and wine. However, barbiturate originates as a Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, and Phenobarbital. Both of these drugs are found in different stores. Third difference, alcohol can damage the brain by having memory problems while drinking high amount of doses. On the other hand, barbiturate can decrease the heart rate and blood pressure. Alcohol and barbiturate are …show more content…
Both depressant drugs have similar a effects in the body when they are taken. The first similar effect of alcohol and barbiturate can quickly move to the brain. Both drugs prevent drowsiness, euphoria, slurred speech and impaired memory in the brain.The second similar effect of both drugs could lead to death. High amount of dose can experience a mild sedation that can produce unconsciousness, coma, or death. The third similar effect alcohol and barbiturate can become an addiction drug. Consistent dose of both drugs can make the brain develop a need of the drug. Depressant drugs can be injected and still have the same effects. Alcohol and depressant drug have similar effect because they direct damage the central nervous