UNDERSTANDING BENZODIAZEPINES: MECHANISM AND USE

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications primarily used to alleviate anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They function by boosting the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that has soothing effects. This results a reduction in neuronal activity, producing feelings of serenity. While po