The ________ drugs such as Xanax, Librium, Valium, and Serax provide short-term relief from anxiety symptoms but have side effects and addictiveness that preclude long-term use.

A) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
B) tricyclic antidepressant
C) serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
D) benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepine

A class of drugs primarily used for treating anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

A class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood.