Benzodiazepine or benzos for short, is the class of drug that works at the GABA receptors in your brain to produce a relaxing or sedative effect. We use benzodiazepines to treat short-term anxiety and sleep. Some doctors will...

In this video, we discuss the mechanism of benzodiazepines (e.g., xanax, ativan). In doing so, we also cover the functions of the GABAa receptor and the effects of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohols on it.