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Drug Classes and Their Mechanisms of Action
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Which drug class primarily targets the central nervous system to produce calming effects and reduce anxiety?
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Benzodiazepines
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Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system to produce calming effects, reduce anxiety, and promote sleep. They work by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has inhibitory effects on the nervous system.