BENZODIAZEPINES: UNDERSTANDING THEIR MECHANISMS AND USES

Benzodiazepines represent a category of medications mainly used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the mind that has calming effects. This results a diminution in neuronal activity, producing feelings of calmness. While successful, benzodiaz