Publisher's Synopsis
"Psychopharmacology of Anxiety" integrates papers presented at a recent meeting of the British Association for Psychopharmacology to provide an up-to-date account of anxiety disorder management and current research.;Comprehensive chapters on the physiology and pharmacology of anxiety are complemented by a detailed discussion of contentious clinical issues, such as diagnosis and drug dependency. The text critically assesses current treatment regimes and highlights research that will influence future clinical practice.;With contributions from international researchers, this book is aimed at psychiatrists, psychologists and all those involved in anxiety research, whether in hospitals or the pharmaceutical industry.