Explore the intricate world of minor tranquillizers with ‘Calming the Brain: Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs from Laboratory to Clinic’. This essential guide delves into the research and clinical applications of benzodiazepines, zolpidem, and zopiclone for anxiety and insomnia. Understand their molecular mechanisms at the GABAA receptor, paving the way for new drug design. Discover animal models for evaluating therapeutics and gain insights into disease aetiopathology. The book critically examines their use in anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, and anesthesia, discussing advantages, limitations, and drug impact. Crucially, it addresses tolerance and dependence, offering strategies to minimize risks. Essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking to understand and advance treatments in psychopharmacology.