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by guggleet 1647 days ago
Many anxiolytics cause GABA down regulation....
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netizen-936824 1647 days ago
Yes, because they are GABA agonists (like alcohol) and they generally are taken continuously.
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guggleet 1647 days ago
What is your point then? Ethanol is a short-lived gabaergic anxiolytic.
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netizen-936824 1647 days ago
My point was that it increases stress and anxiety over time
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netizen-936824 1647 days ago
Yes, and comes with a ton of off target effects
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