Most anti-anxiety drugs achieve their effects by slowing the synaptic activity in the nervous system. One way of doing this is by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitter gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

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Anti-anxiety drugs, such as benzodiazepines, work by enhancing the effects of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits or slows down brain activity, thus having a calming effect on the nervous system.

Most Anti-Anxiety Drugs Achieve Their Effects by Slowing the Synaptic