Chronic and Excessive Use of Benzodiazepines May Cause The

question 5

Multiple Choice

Chronic and excessive use of benzodiazepines may cause the:

• A) increased production of GABA.
• B) decreased production of GABA.
• C) decreased breakdown of GABA.
• D) increased growth of GABA-producing cells.

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Definitions:

Partial Hospitalization

A form of intensive outpatient treatment for mental illness that provides medical monitoring and therapy during the day, but allows patients to return home at night.

Severe Symptoms

Indications of disease or health condition that are significantly distressing, intense, or dangerous.

Schizophrenia

is a severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Function Better

Improving one's capacity to perform or operate in a more effective or efficient manner.