Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs

by Alan Hecht, D. C. Consulting Editor Davi

• ISBN13: 9781604135329
• ISBN10: 1604135328
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-11-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Millions of Americans suffer from depression and anxiety. The exact causes of these conditions are not definitively known, but they can be treated effectively with medication, counseling, and other methods. Because the severity of these illnesses, varies and individuals react to medications differently, pharmaceutical companies have developed many different drugs for these conditions. These medications affect a variety of biochemical pathways and areas of the brain and are typically used in conjunction with counseling and therapy. Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs explores the benefits and drawbacks to these drugs.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Introduction: Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs	p. 9
History of Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs	p. 16
Causes and Consequences of Depression and Anxiety	p. 26
How Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs Work	p. 45
The Treatment Process	p. 57
Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs and Society	p. 70
Trends in Research and Drug Development	p. 79
Notes	p. 88
Glossary	p. 97
Further Resources	p. 99
Index	p. 101
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Excerpts

Millions of Americans suffer from depression and anxiety. The exact causes of these conditions are not definitively known, but they can be treated effectively with medication, counseling, and other methods. Because the severity of these illnesses varies and individuals react to medications differently, pharmaceutical companies have developed many different drugs for these conditions. These medications affect a variety of biochemical pathways and areas of the brain and are typically used in conjunction with counseling and therapy. Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs explores the benefits and drawbacks to these drugs.