As a pharmacological approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) correct serotonin imbalances by

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work by increasing the amount of time that serotonin remains in the synaptic cleft, allowing for greater serotonin transmission between neurons. This is achieved by blocking the reuptake of serotonin back into the presynaptic neuron, leading to higher levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft without depleting it.

As a Pharmacological Approach to the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders