Prescription medications for pain, anxiety, sleep and attention can lead to dependence or addiction when misused. This updated guide explains risks from opioids, CNS depressants (like benzodiazepines) and stimulants, withdrawal profiles, and when to seek help.
Anxiety treatments range from meditation and traditional remedies to evidence-based psychotherapy and medications. Choose approaches based on severity, safety, and evidence; combine therapy with lifestyle supports when possible.
Medication can be essential for some mental-health conditions, but many people benefit from non-drug strategies. Use shared decision-making, combine therapy and lifestyle changes when possible, and review medication regularly.
Anxiety is a normal response to stress but becomes problematic when persistent or disabling. This update summarizes common symptoms, practical self-help strategies (breathing, exercise, sleep, reduced caffeine), evidence-based treatments (CBT, medications), and when to seek professional care.
Anxiety management today combines medication, evidence-based therapies (like CBT), relaxation practices, and dietary support. Tailored, supervised combinations of these approaches help most people reduce symptoms and improve functioning.