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Serax, known generically as oxazepam, is a member of the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is prescribed to relieve symptoms of...
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, also known as (GAD), is a higher than normal level of anxiety that people experience day to day. It can fill ones...
Having an anxiety disorder can seriously debilitate your quality of life. If you’re suffering from anxiety, you know that it can affect your...
An Australian study says the answer is yes - a bad job may actually be more stressful than being unemployed. A look at data collected from 7,155...
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