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[[File:Benzodiazepine.png| | [[File:Benzodiazepine.png|227px|thumb|right|The core structure of benzodiazepines]] | ||
'''Benzodiazepines''' (also referred to as '''benzos''') are psychoactive drugs that act as central nervous system [[depressants]]. These drugs work by magnifying the efficiency and effects of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid ([[GABA]]) by acting on its receptors.<ref>Benzodiazepine interactions with GABA receptors | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6147796</ref> The prominent effects of benzodiazepines include sedation, muscle relaxation, disinhibition, and amnesia. Short-acting benzodiazepines are recommended for treating insomnia while long-acting ones are recommended for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | '''Benzodiazepines''' (also referred to as '''benzos''') are psychoactive drugs that act as central nervous system [[depressants]]. These drugs work by magnifying the efficiency and effects of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid ([[GABA]]) by acting on its receptors.<ref>Benzodiazepine interactions with GABA receptors | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6147796</ref> The prominent effects of benzodiazepines include sedation, muscle relaxation, disinhibition, and amnesia. Short-acting benzodiazepines are recommended for treating insomnia while long-acting ones are recommended for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | ||