They were also given barbiturates to take before going to bed so they could sleep .
Garland stated that she , Rooney , and other young performers were constantly prescribed amphetamines in order to stay awake and keep up with the frantic pace of making one film after another .
performers were also given barbiturates to take before going to bed so they could sleep .
Garland stated that she , Rooney , and other young performers were constantly prescribed amphetamines in order to stay awake and keep up with the frantic pace of making one film after another .