Treatments for anxiety disorders often center on drugs that relieve symptoms but can be addictive and cause drowsiness and other side effects. These medications work on brain-cell receptors for either of two chemical messengers, GABA or serotonin.
A new study has taken the first steps toward identifying drugs that may pack a more effective anxiety-fighting punch.
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