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01:18Depression: Overview
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01:26Anxiolytic Drugs: Overview
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Benzodiazepines bind to the GABA-A receptor in the brain, enhancing GABA's interaction. This action reduces neurotransmission, effectively blocking anxiety-associated limbic circuitry.
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1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI, USA. mzimmerman@lifespan.org
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