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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and benzodiazepines are both established treatment modalities for anxiety disorders [1] and insomnia [2]. Furthermore, they are frequently compared in clinical literature, with CBT often highlighted as an alternative that avoids the side effects and dependency risks associated with benzodiazepines [3].
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Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals msdmanuals.com 1 fact
claimTreatment for anxiety disorders includes psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, psychotherapies such as cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), and pharmacotherapy using benzodiazepines or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Physiology, Sleep Stages - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimTreatment options for insomnia include non-medication treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and pharmacologic therapies, including benzodiazepines, melatonin receptor agonists, selective histamine H1 antagonists, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and non-selective antihistamines.
The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety thesupportivecare.com 1 fact
claimCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) avoids common side effects associated with anxiolytic medications, such as fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and dependency concerns linked to benzodiazepines.