UNDERSTANDING BENZODIAZEPINES: MECHANISM AND USE

Benzodiazepines are a group of medications chiefly used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They operate by boosting the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain that has calming effects. This leads to a reduction in neuronal activity, generating feelings of serenity. While potent, benzodiazepines c