What Psychoactive Drug Mimics GABA? The Neuropharmacology Explained
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As the brain's principal inhibitory neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) plays a critical role in calming the nervous system. Many psychoactive drugs, such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates, are designed to enhance this natural sedative effect to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by mimicking GABA.
