The effect of D-cycloserine on social anxiety treatment using a behavioral outcome measure and a post-session administration strategy.

Background: The drug D-Cycloserine (DCS) has been used as an adjunct to increase the pace of symptom reductions during exposure therapy for anxiety disorders. This procedure has met with mixed results andmany questions remain. Aims: The findings from two investigations are reported here, highlighting important domains for furthering our understanding of DCS effects.