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Alcohol substitute - what's best?

Posted by hok on November 16, 2002, at 12:09:38

I'm hoping to start a forum for all those who self-medicate for anxiety with alcohol....

What anti-anxiety med helps best mimic alcohol? Moderate drinking seems to be the only thing that really works for me in calming me down in social situations. I've tried most of the neuroleptics and beta-blockers as well as neurontin, but they aren't nearly as effective. Would love to know what other people's favorite anti-anxiety drugs are and why.

Considering that GABA, glutamate, and NMDA are all involved in the depressive effects of ethyl alcohol, I'm assuming an ideal drug candidate would have all the same properties.

I've never tried klonopin or ativan. How do these stack up against xanax, the beta-blockers, or neurontin?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.


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