UNDERSTANDING THESE MEDICATIONS : USES, RISKS, AND LEGAL CONCERNS

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications prescribed to manage anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain, which has relaxing effects. While benzodiazepines can be effective in the short term, they carry potential risks, including dependence, withdrawal symptoms, an