Amphetamines are central nervous stimulants, barbiturates are

CNS stimulants

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No effect on CNS

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Hallucinogenic

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CNS depressants

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Solution

The correct option is B CNS depressants
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants. They can produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anaesthesia. These drugs are sometimes used to help patients relax before surgery.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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