The human pharmacology of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, is detailed. The
major theories center around the role of benzodiazepine receptor, noradrenergic and …

Current evidence suggests that anxiety has a neurobiologic basis. It is thought to be caused
by dysfunction of one or more neurotransmitters and their receptors. Most data, which are …

1. Recent neurochemical investigations have enhanced our understanding of the anxiety
disorders. Enphasis has been placed on dysfunction in central benzodiazepine …

This chapter reviews the biochemical effects of anxiolytic drugs to determine whether
significant common mechanisms can be found. Since anxiety and fear can be observed …

Syndromes of anxiety include generalized anxiety states, various forms of phobic disorder
and panic attacks. It is unclear whether panic attacks are a separate syndrome from anxiety …

Advances in understanding the neurobiologic bases of anxiety are reviewed. The discovery
of a class of compounds generically known as" benzodiazepine antagonists" has been …

Discusses some of the potential benefits of drug-induced models of anxiety, reviews the
literature in this area, and characterizes an ideal model of anxiety. Rationales for …

The authors provide an overview of the current state of knowledge with regards to the
neurobiological mechanisms involved in normal and pathological anxiety. A brief review of …

Anxiety disorders are extremely common in modern society. The Epidemiologic Catchment
Area (ECA) Study reported a 1-month prevalence for anxiety disorders of 7.3%, and a …

In this book, the discussion of the normal and pathological aspects of anxiety is critically
examined. A chapter on the molecular basis of anxiety is included, outlining the potential of …