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New Medications Undergo Extensive Human Testing Before Receiving FDA Approval

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New medications undergo extensive human testing before receiving FDA approval. These tests represent an experiment, and variations in the dosage given to participants represents the


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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder caused by exposure to or witnessing a horrifying incident, marked by recurring flashbacks, distressing dreams, and intense anxiety.

Systematic Desensitization

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety through gradual exposure to feared stimuli, paired with relaxation exercises.

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications used to treat symptoms of anxiety by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce nervousness, fear, and tension.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

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