Because Joan suffers from depression, Dr. Adler has prescribed a medication that alters the reuptake of ____ and increases its availability in her brain. For Justin, who suffers from anxiety, Dr. Adler prescribes a drug that affects receptor reactivity to ____.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for depression as they increase serotonin availability. For anxiety, medications often target GABA receptors to enhance their calming effects.

Because Joan Suffers from Depression, Dr