Nat has been plagued with bouts of anxiety for quite some time. He met with Dr. Ustaff who suggested either referral to a psychiatrist for medications or a psychologist for psychotherapy. Nat asks your opinion on drug therapy versus psychotherapy. What advice could you give him?
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ANSWER:
Antianxiety medications certainly calm feelings of anxiety and tension, relax muscles and promote sleep. However, there are several problems with antianxiety medications such as Valium, Ativan, or Xanax. They can be addictive if taken for a long period of time. Secondly, these medications can affect thinking and motor functioning; which can impact work, school, or driving a car. Lastly, there is a significant relapse rate after stopping the medication. Another antianxiety medication, Buspar, takes longer to take effect, and is more modest in its success, but has a much lower risk of dependence. On the other hand, psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, has been very effective in treating anxiety. Nat could also discuss with his doctor the possibility of using an antianxiety medication in the short-term while engaging in psychotherapy for a longer-term solution.?
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