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• Health: Mental Health: Disorders: Anxiety  (420)

The Anxiety Community - Medication - - A collection of articles and forums on anti-anxiety medications, arranged by drug name. Includes the year that specific brand names were approved by the US FDA, a glossary, and directory.

Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal - - A treatment, support, and recovery resource. Site includes articles, personal stories, and links.

Benzodiazepine Toxicity - - Facts and figures on benzodiazepine overdose, toxicity, and antagonism. Article by Robin Mantooth, MD.

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support - - Support forum and information for those wishing to safely withdraw from this class of tranquilizers.

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome - - A personal story about Valium and the rebound effects upon discontinuation of benzodiadepines. Site also includes symptom lists and contact information.

Infolink: Ativan - - A list of frequently asked questions regarding this anxiety medicine, including answers provided by medical doctors.

Is Valium a Real Addiction? - - A short article on the issues surrounding Valium and benzodiazepine use and addiction. Offers a FAQ section and new questions.

RemedyFind: Patient Ratings of Ativan - - Consumers vote on several categories regarding the effectiveness of this medicine for anxiety and insomnia. Also contains a message board for comments and experience stories.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Panic Attacks and How They Can Be Prevented - - Article on medications for panic attacks and background information on the disorder. (December 30, 2002)