Originally Posted by equus
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One thing that's crossed my mind is that if he was on medication for the anxiety - wouldn't it become just as addictive? (feel free to ignore that question if it's a bit too personal - it's just I've never actually spoken to someone who's dealt with both using medication).
I think under a Doctor's supervision its fine. I don't think that depression/anxiety medications (SSRI's) are addictive. At least I have never felt like I was addicted to my medication. I just take the dosage that my doc prescribes. It is not making my life un-manageable, it justs helps me to deal with situations in more of a normal fashion.