Definitions
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- adjective Preventing or reducing anxiety.
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- adjective psychology Acting to combat or reduce
anxiety
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Examples
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Standard treatment for the latter can involve painkillers, antianxiety medication, sleeping pills, counseling and group therapy.
Can Needles Soothe Wounded Warriors? Michael M. Phillips 2011
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Some load up on antianxiety drugs or alcohol—perhaps both—in an attempt to get through the air-travel experience.
Flying With the Greatest of Ease Scott McCartney 2011
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During the day, she sometimes took an antianxiety drug.
A 'New Normal' After Tucson Attack Tamara Audi 2012
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I am a terrified airplane passenger, dependent on antianxiety drugs such as Xanax and lots of reassurance.
Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011
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Mrs. Dorushka had mostly stopped taking her antianxiety medication.
A 'New Normal' After Tucson Attack Tamara Audi 2012
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This change mimics the effects of popular antianxiety medications in humans.
The Yogurt Made Me Do It Jonah Lehrer 2011
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Psychiatrist Steven Rosenblatt , testifying for prosecutors last year, said Mr. Stanford had become addicted to Klonopin, an antianxiety medication, getting "a higher dose than I think is a reasonable one."
Prison Beating Clouds Stanford Trial Jean Eaglesham 2012
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A high-end junkie, hooked on prescription antianxiety drugs.
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I am a terrified airplane passenger, dependent on antianxiety drugs such as Xanax and lots of reassurance.
Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011
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He never had his knees replaced and is now on antidepressants and antianxiety medication.
Tying Health Problems to Rise in Home Foreclosures S. Mitra Kalita 2011
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