Barbiturism

Synonyms of barbiturism

• barbiturate intoxication
• barbiturate poisoning

Collocations of barbiturism

lethal dose

Frequency: 70 %

The barbiturism was caused by a lethal dose of medication.

overdose

Frequency: 60 %

The patient suffered from barbiturism due to an overdose of pills.

sedative effect

Frequency: 50 %

The barbiturism resulted in a strong sedative effect on the individual.

fatal outcome

Frequency: 45 %

The barbiturism had a fatal outcome for the patient.

drug abuse

Frequency: 40 %

Barbiturism is often associated with drug abuse.

Idiomatic Expressions for barbiturism

• Phrase: suffering from barbiturism
  Meaning: experiencing the effects of barbiturates or sedatives
  Usage: The actress was found suffering from barbiturism due to an overdose of sleeping pills.