EVALUATING THE SEDATIVE EFFECTS OF ZOPICLONE AND ROHYPNOL

When exploring the realm of sedatives, two notable compounds emerge: zopiclone and rohypnol. Both exert their influence on the central nervous system, inducing calmness. However, both mechanisms of action and resulting effects vary significantly. Zopiclone, a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, primarily targets GABA receptors in the brain, encouraging