Tag: Nembutal

As a potent central nervous system (CNS) depressant, pentobarbital belongs to the barbiturate class of medications. Its classification as a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States highlights its high potential for abuse and dependence, which dictates its restricted medical use.

In the 1990s, the street name 'yellow jackets' referred to two vastly different substances: the potent prescription barbiturate pentobarbital and the widely available herbal stimulant ephedra [1.2.1, 1.3.1]. What were yellow jacket pills in the 90s? The answer depends on context, covering both sedative abuse and the controversial dietary supplement market.