Can you medicate anxiety away?
In this episode, we take a balanced, research-informed look at the role of chemical manipulation in anxiety — including prescription medications, alcohol, cannabis, beta blockers, and emerging treatments. This isn’t about telling you what to use or not use. It’s about helping you understand how these tools interact with your brain so you can make informed decisions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why medications can sometimes help, but don’t replace deeper work
• The risks of short-term relief vs. long-term consequences
• What to understand about:
  • Prescription anti-anxiety medications
  • Cannabis (including tolerance, withdrawal, and dopamine effects)
  • Alcohol and “hangxiety”
  • Emerging treatments like the so-called “anxiety vaccine”

⏱️ Timestamps

00:57 – Intro: drugs & anxiety
02:39 – How chemicals can change your emotions
04:11 – Short-term relief vs. long-term cost
07:12 – Prescription medications
09:03 – Cannabis: risks & addiction
13:14 – Alcohol & “hangxiety”
16:05 – “Anxiety vaccine” explained
17:48 – Why anxiety isn’t a disease
18:58 – Final takeaway: Don’t skip the deeper work; Be aware of long-term effects

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/drugs-and-anxiety

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