BENZODIAZEPINES: UNDERSTANDING THEIR MECHANISMS AND USES

Benzodiazepines are a group of medications primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They operate by increasing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that has soothing effects. This produces a diminution in neuronal activity, causing feelings of serenity. While effec