drugs
Benzodiazepines
- Enhance body’s GABA which calms neural activity by allowing more negatively charged ions into our neurons reducing their sensitivity to neurotransmitters.
Khan – BZ support
- 250pps using BZ’s over 8 weeks and found that they were significantly superior at treating anxiety when compared to a placebo.
Beta-Blockers
- Reduce the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline by binding to beta-adrenergic receptors in our bodies and prevents them from becoming stimulated by A or NA.
evaluation of drugs
- Quick compared to other methods
- Accessible
- Cheaper than other methods
- Side effects such as addiction
- Ethical?
biofeedback
Patient linked to a machine that monitors physical changes when we feel stressed. Patient able to see the positive effects of relaxation techniques when feeling stressed