Valium and Xanax, which are classified as benzodiazepines, are useful in the treatment of ________ and work by ________ levels of the neurotransmitter GABA
a. generalized anxiety disorders; increasing
b. panic disorders; decreasing
c. schizophrenia; increasing
d. mood disorders; decreasing
Answer: a. generalized anxiety disorders; increasing
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