Sedatives and Hypnotics depress the central nervous system by interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses.
Like alcohol, sedatives and hypnotics are depressants that depress the central nervous system. Since long-term exposure to alcohol can lead to the development of depression, chronic use of sedatives and hypnotics, as demonstrated by several neurobiological and imaging studies
Long-term use of sedatives can cause side effects such as Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety.
It has been suggested that treating depression and anxiety with sedatives/hypnotics, especially benzodiazepines, may reduce the risk in the first few weeks. Sedatives/hypnotics also have inhibitory and disinhibitory properties, but these may increase the risk
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