sentence: Many hypnotics are addictive, and have side-effects.
sentences_before: A 'hypnotic' is a drug designed to help you sleep. It is a type of psychoactive drug which acts as a 'soporific', and is also used for surgical anaesthesia.
sentences_after: Because of this, most are prescribed as a last resort, and only for a short time. Rohypnol is a particularly powerful example of a hypnotic.
concept_name: hypnotic
headings: Hypnotic
categories: Drugs