Assertion: barbiturate | /r/CapableOf | counteract alertness
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text: A common reason to abuse barbiturates is to counteract the symptoms of other drugs; the barbiturates ("downers") counteract the excitement and alertness obtained from stimulant drugs like cocaine and methamphetamines .
text: Barbiturates or downers counteract the excitement and alertness obtained from the stimulating drugs.