The discovery of which class of drugs after World War II changed the treatment of anxiety dramatically?

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Benzodiazepines revolutionized the treatment of anxiety after World War II due to their effectiveness, potency, and reduced risk of overdose compared to earlier drug classes such as barbiturates. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) came later and are not specific to anxiety disorders.

The Discovery of Which Class of Drugs After World War