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    Chloral hydrate

    Aliases: chloral-hydrate, aquachloral, somnos

    Categories

    depressant habit-forming

    Summary

    Chloral Hydrate, a sedative drug discovered in 1832 with a history of recreational use going back to the 19th century. Sometimes prescribed for extreme insomnia. For such an old drug, relatively little is known about its long-term term effects on the body. Produces intoxication comparable to alcohol or benzodiazepines.

    ⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants.

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 20-60 minutes
    • Duration: 5-10 hours
    • After-effects: 2-6 hours