Discuss the use of benzodiazepines in managing anxiety disorders.

Discuss the use of benzodiazepines in managing anxiety disorders.
Compare the indications, half-lives, contraindications, and risks of use for each category.
Choose one non-benzodiazepine medication and discuss its mechanism of action, dosing, side effects, contraindication, and half-life. Include any pertinent patient education topics.
Name one way to monitor the response to the medication.
Please respond to two of your peers. Responses should involve at least one reference and move the conversation forward.