UNDERSTANDING BENZODIAZEPINES: MECHANISM AND USE

Benzodiazepines represent a class of medications primarily used to alleviate anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that has relaxing effects. This results a decrease in neuronal activity, producing feelings of calmness. While