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The Brain's Pharmacy - explainer video

Central nervous system (CNS) medications fall into a few major groups based on how they affect brain activity. Depressants (like benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and some sleep meds) slow neural activity to reduce anxiety, promote sleep, or stop seizures. Stimulants (such as amphetamines and methylphenidate) increase alertness, focus, and energy by boosting norepinephrine and dopamine. Antipsychotics reduce hallucinations, delusions, and agitation by blocking dopamine pathways. Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs) regulate serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine to improve mood and anxiety. Mood stabilizers (like lithium and certain anticonvulsants) help control bipolar mood swings. Anticonvulsants calm abnormal electrical activity to prevent seizures. Together, these drug classes modulate neurotransmitters to influence mood, cognition, movement, and consciousness.