Anxiety and Anxiolytic Drugs (Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)

The present volume gives a comprehensive overview on the current state of basic and clinical research on Anxiety and Anxiolytic Drugs.

Using newly developed methods and techniques researchers are now beginning to understand the molecular mechanisms of anxiety, anxiety disorders and their treatment.

In parallel, new drug targets have been generated and the first clinical studies with new compounds have been started.

In 20 chapters written by numerous experts in the field comprehensive information on all relevant topics is provided.