How does valium work?

July 5th, 2012

I have to draw a diagram illustrating how valium and hallucinogenic drugs work, but I have no clue where to even start. What sort of picture could I draw? Ideas are much appreciated. Chosen Answer: Valium (diazepam) is not a psychedelic drug. It is a benzodiazepine, which binds and activates the GABA-A receptor. GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric [...]