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Psychological Terms – Amobarbital
Amobarbital (also called amylobarbitone) is a short-acting barbiturate that functions as a central nervous system depressant. It is used as a sedative or hypnotic, though sometimes misused recreationally. Historically, it has been administered in interviews to reduce inhibition, popularly associated with so-called “truth serum” effects.
Its chemical formula is C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₃Na.
Amobarbital (also called amylobarbitone) is a short-acting barbiturate that functions as a central nervous system depressant. It is used as a sedative or hypnotic, though sometimes misused recreationally. Historically, it has been administered in interviews to reduce inhibition, popularly associated with so-called “truth serum” effects.
Its chemical formula is C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₃Na.
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