It's on the lower end of the barbituate scale, but still, it can be a lot of fun! The problem is, most of the butalbital available isn't in it's raw and unadultrated forum - what youget is a combo of the barbituates, caffiene,and I believe asprin - given that it's a weak barbituate, unless youtake it in really high doses, the caffiene can negate the effects of the butalbital .. however, there are preperations without the caffiene - it's just a little harder to get them from your doctor as they have a "higher abuse potential" ..