Description

Anxiety is believed to be the most common psychiatric disorder among Americans, affecting millions of children, teens, and adults. There are a wide variety of medications used to treat anxiety, many of which (such as Xanax and Zoloft) have become familiar household names and are often also used to treat depression. Because these powerful drugs have the ability to alter how people think and feel, physicians must weigh a number of factors when prescribing them, especially for teens. Antianxiety Medications: History, Science, and Issues offers a robust exploration of the historical, ethical, medical, legal, and scientific dimensions of these drugs.

After an introductory case study of an individual with anxiety and their problems and successes with medication, this new book in Greenwood’s Story of a Drug series provides an overview of anxiety and its various symptoms as well as its causes, prevalence, and diagnosis. Readers will also gain an understanding of neurotransmission and the specific mechanisms of action of antianxiety medications; the effects and applications of these drugs, plus their associated risks, misuse, and abuse; and related policy and societal issues.

Author: Maurasse, Sophia Llyodie

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1440844291
Language: English
Pages: 265