Recent research into the possibility of a neurochemical basis for anxiety disorders has generated evidence that suggests that anxiety disorders may result from

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Research has shown that disturbances in the neural circuits using the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) may be responsible for anxiety disorders. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps to reduce neuronal activity, and disruptions in its activity may lead to excessive neural excitation and anxiety symptoms.

Recent Research into the Possibility of a Neurochemical Basis for Anxiety