Take Your Pills: Xanax What They Got Right

As many might know there is a new Netflix documentary called Take Your Pills: Xanax and it combines interview footage from physicians, patients, and journalists about anxiety and the use of Xanax. For the most part I thought there were a lot of reasonable discussions about anxiety, its treatment, and the role of medication. I feel like this is an appropriate way to cap off our recent discussions about anxiety disorders and treatment. Time Stamps Introduction to the Video: 00:00 to 01:36 Fear Vs Anxiety: 01:37 to 03:59 Fear Center in The Brain: 04:00 to 05:15 MOA of benzodiazepines: 05:16 to 06:25 Anxiety as a part of life: 06:26 to 08:53 Benzodiazepine response: 08:54 to 10:13 Temperament and Environment in anxiety: 10:14 to 11:33 Prevalence of benzodiazepine prescribing: 11:34 to 15:59 Poor Coping Strategies for Anxiety: 16:00 to 18:31 Side effect and tapering off benzodiazepines: 18:32 to 21:48 Conclusion: 21:49 to 25:00 For additional content see our other social media accounts: https://www.Shrinksinsneakers.com Instagram: @Shrinks_In_Sneakers Facebook: @ShrinksInSneakers Twitter: @AndPsychiatry Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, and the information is provided for educational purposes only. Please consult your doctor for any specific medical questions. All content is created for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911. We do not endorse any specific treatment, tests, or procedures. Reliance on this information is solely at your own risk.