UNDERSTANDING THESE MEDICATIONS : USES, RISKS, AND LEGAL CONCERNS

Benzodiazepines are a category of medications prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. They work by boosting the effects of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain, which has calming effects. While benzodiazepines can be beneficial in the short term, they carry potential risks, including dependence, withdrawal symptoms, a