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Benzodiazepines Intoxication

Common benzodiazepines include Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam).

Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effect of GABA, the brain’s main calming neurotransmitter. They bind to GABA-A receptors and make nerve cells less active, producing effects like reduced anxiety, sedation, muscle relaxation, and seizure suppression.