Valium, Librium, Xanax, and Other Similar Antianxiety Medications

Multiple Choice

Valium, Librium, Xanax, and other similar antianxiety medications:

A) act quickly and reduce the physical and emotional feelings of anxiety in about an hour.
B) usually produce their anxiety-reducing effects only after two to three weeks.
C) can safely be taken for months or years without any serious side effects.
D) work by decreasing the level of the neurotransmitter GABA and slowing down brain activity.