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Understanding CNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines by Prashanth Raju is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Central nervous system (CNS) depressants like benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and z-drugs are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders by increasing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the brain. Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed but carry risks of tolerance and addiction with long-term use, while barbiturates are used less due to higher overdose risk. Symptoms of withdrawal from long-term use can be mild for benzodiazepines but life-threatening for barbiturates. Treatment involves gradually
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- Prashanth Raju
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- EN