Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1417 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Antianxiety Medications
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The idea
Antianxiety medications, principally benzodiazepines, increase GABA activity and reduce arousal quickly.
In practice
Symptom relief begins within an hour rather than over weeks.
Where people slip
Tolerance and dependence develop with regular use, which is why long-term treatment usually favors other approaches.
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