BENZODIAZEPINES: UNDERSTANDING THEIR MECHANISMS AND USES

Benzodiazepines constitute a class of medications mainly used to manage anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They function by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the mind that has calming effects. This produces a decrease in neuronal activity, producing feelings of tranquility. While successful, benz