What type of behavioral change would you expect from a drug that is an antagonist for an inhibitory neurochemical like GABA.

What will be an ideal response?


GABA antagonists would inhibit the action of GABA, and thus produce stimulant effects. These drugs would be useful for counteracting the effect of an overdose of a sedative drug.

Psychology

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