... of anxiety disorders. * Relaxation techniques (used in mild/moderate anxiety), * Anxiety management, * Bio-feedback, * Behaviour therapies, * Cognitive behaviour therapies. Drug treatments in occurrence of anxiety disorders. Drugs used in treatments of anxiety are divided up into two groups, 1. Those that act primarily on the Central Nervous System (CNS) 2. Those that block Peripheral autonomic receptors. Anxiolytics: Benzodiazepines are centrally acting anxiolytic drugs, they are used in the alleviation of anxiety states and are readily prescribed for almost anyone suffering from stress related symptoms. Benzodiazepines are NOT appropriate for treating depression or chronic Psychosis. Benzodiazepines should be limited to the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time period as dependence is likely especially in patients with a previous history of alcohol or drug abuse. Benzodiazepines include: * Diazepam (used in short term anxiety or insomnia) * Alprazolam (used for short periods in patients with anxiety) * Chlordiazepoxide (used in anxiety (short term) and alcohol withdrawal) * Lorazepam (used short term in anxiety, ...

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