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| Term | Definition |
| Barbiturates | Depressant drugs that produce relaxation and sleep. Barbiturates include sleeping pills such as pentobarbital (Nembutal)and secobarbital (Seconal). |
| Benzodiazepines | A class of drugs used in medicine as minor tranquilizers which is frequently prescribed to treat anxiety. They are central nervous system depressants and are subject to abuse. |
| Binge | Uninterrupted consumption of a drug for several hours or days. |
| Buprenorphine |
A long-lasting opiate analgesic that
has both opiate agonist and antagonist properties. Buprenorphine shows promise
for treating Heroin addiction. |
| Butane | A substance found in lighter fluid. |
| Butyl nitrite | An illegal substance that is often packaged and sold in small bottles; also referred to as poppers. |
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