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benzodiazepines
Definition
- Benzodiazepines are a class of molecules with benzene and diazepam rings as their chemical cores. They are pharmacologically characterized by their binding and activity at the benzodiazepine site on gamma-aminobutyric acidA (GABAA) receptors. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A-to-Z Guide; Benzodiazepines]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/benzodiazepines
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