BENZODIAZEPINES: UNDERSTANDING THEIR MECHANISMS AND USES

Benzodiazepines represent a group of medications chiefly used to alleviate anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They work by boosting the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that has relaxing effects. This produces a decrease in neuronal activity, causing feelings of tranquility. While e