Antianxiety Drug -

Anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics) act as the central nervous system's "brakes," reducing excessive worry and physiological overarousal. The modern landscape ranges from fast-acting emergency interventions to long-term "background" stabilizers and even repurposed heart medications.

Modern treatment typically prioritizes non-addictive, long-term stability before turning to immediate-relief options. Buspirone - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH antianxiety drug