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[[File:GABA.png| | [[File:GABA.png|250px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of the GABA molecule.]] | ||
'''GABA''', also known as '''gamma-aminobutyric acid''', is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter. Drugs targeting GABA include [[Benzodiazepine|benzodiazepines]], [[barbiturates]], [[alcohol]] and [[GHB]]. | '''GABA''', also known as '''gamma-aminobutyric acid''', is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter. Drugs targeting GABA include [[Benzodiazepine|benzodiazepines]], [[barbiturates]], [[alcohol]] and [[GHB]]/[[GBL]]. | ||
A GABAergic agent is a substance which functions to directly modulate the GABA system, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter, in the body or brain. This can include GABA receptor agonists, GABA receptor antagonists, and GABA reuptake inhibitors. | A GABAergic agent is a substance which functions to directly modulate the GABA system, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter, in the body or brain. This can include GABA receptor agonists, GABA receptor antagonists, and GABA reuptake inhibitors. | ||