Assertion: benzodiazepine | /r/ObjectUse | used as sedative-hypnotic
Facets:
value: for sleep
type: PURPOSE
value: especially
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: In the past, benzodiazepines, especially when used as a sedative-hypnotic for sleep, were touted as safer alternatives to the older barbiturates, which could lead to fatal overdose, particularly when combined with alcohol.