Understanding Z-Drugs Z-drugs, formally known as non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, provide targeted relief for insomnia, different from traditional benzodiazepines. These psychoactive drugs act on specific brain receptors to induce relaxation and promote sleep without the risk of excessive sedation or addiction. Known colloquially as Z-drugs due to their names often starting with “z”, this class includes zopiclone, […]