Guide Dogs of Texas provides Annual Continuing Education and Support (ACES) to all of our teams. During your ACES visit, an instructor will visit you to ensure that you and your dog are working in a safe and efficient manner.
Low GABA Levels. One of the main causes of sleep maintenance insomnia results from low levels of the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) called GABA. GABA is your main relaxing and tranquillising brain chemical.
GABA may be able to aid with sleep due to its effects on relaxation. In the thalamus (the part of the brain involved with sleep processes), GABAA receptors are highly active. GABA-agonist drugs like temazepam (Restoril) or zolpidem (Ambien) are used in insomnia treatment as sedatives.