In many parts of the world during the 1970s, what would an individual suffering from an anxiety disorder most likely have been prescribed?

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Benzodiazepines were commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders in the 1970s and continue to be a widely used medication for this purpose. Bromides and neuroleptics were used in the past but are no longer commonly prescribed for anxiety. Electroconvulsive therapy is typically reserved for more severe cases of psychiatric disorders and is not a first-line treatment for anxiety.

In Many Parts of the World During the 1970s, What