Anxiety is a very common disorder, which affects millions of people yearly. The links on this page define this problem, in all of it's aspects, as well as briefly describe the drug and non-drug therapies available. These drugs are addicting and sometimes abused, and one link below addresses this problem, as well as some proposed regulatory changes in the United States to decrease their abuse. For the complete story, follow the links below, in sequence. Readable introduction to the different types of anxiety disorders, and a brief overview of the treatments available.
More details coming next week, so be sure and check back.
Benzodiazepines Monograph From the InteliHealth Drug Database. Also available in a very detailed, professional version . Most of them don't work for most people, but they are perhaps worth a try for occasional insomnia, which is often due to anxiety. Controlled Substances Act For the United States - the real thing. Updated as the listings are updated.