Sometimes people who have prescriptions misuse their medications, as well. Taking too much and running out of the prescription, being overly focused on when you can take the next one and feeling you can’t live without it might also be signs of a problem. Benzodiazepines act on the central nervous system, produce sedation and muscle […]
Medicating Normal: How Big Pharma Took Control of Mental Health to Sell Drugs
Story Highlights Benzodiazepines are a class of psychotropic medications used to treat anxiety disorders. They work by promoting the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter, thus slowing down the nervous system. However, they’re prone to abuse, and when taken for years, can cause harmful side effects — many of whic