The tendency of antianxiety drugs to be addictive has caused some psychiatrists to begin treating anxiety disorders with __________ drugs.

Some antianxiety drugs, especially benzodiazepines, can lead to dependence or addiction. Antidepressant medications can also treat certain anxiety disorders and generally have less risk of addiction, so psychiatrists may use them instead. The correct choice is antidepressant drugs.

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