Drugs for anxiety: from chloral hydrate to novel therapeutics
The British Journal of Psychiatry May 28, 2026 Peter M. Haddad
Anxiety disorders are common and disabling. Current drugs have limited efficacy, notable side-effects and little innovation. This editorial briefly reviews past, current and emerging anxiolytic treatments, including psychedelic-assisted therapies, and highlights key themes. There remains a major need for improved medications to reduce disability and improve quality of life.
DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10598 (opens in new tab)
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Anxiety
Chloral hydrate
Anxiolytic
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