A 42-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal. He has a history of chronic alcohol abuse and reports his last drink was 32 hours ago. On examination, he appears agitated, diaphoretic, and tremulous. His vital signs show tachycardia and hypertension. The physician decides to initiate treatment with Lorazepam. Which of the following best describes why Benzodiazepines are used to treat alcohol withdrawal?