BENZODIAZEPINES: UNDERSTANDING THEIR MECHANISMS AND USES

Benzodiazepines constitute a group of medications chiefly used to treat 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 calming effects. This produces a decrease in neuronal activity, producing feelings of serenity. While effec