Can Benzodiazepines Cause Permanent Brain Damage?

Words like chronic, permanent and irreversible are terrifying in a medical context. It’s the last thing you want to hear when talking about your brain.  Sadly, many people are under the impression that they have suffered permanent brain damage after going through...

What you Need to Know about Benzos and GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. When neurons start firing excessively, you feel anxiety. If they continue firing unabated, you could have a panic attack, or even worse, a seizure. GABA is like the bouncer who restores...