Treating generalized anxiety disorder using complementary and alternative medicine.

Context: The high comorbidity rate of generalized anxiety disorders (GADs) with other diagnoses-such as panic disorder, depression, alcohol abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder, insomnia, and obsessive compulsive disorder- make it one of the most common diagnoses found in primary care, with women predominantly affected. It is estimated that 5.4%-7.

Use of complementary and alternative therapies among active duty soldiers, military retirees, and family members at a military hospital.

Objective: To survey soldiers, retirees, and spouses about their use and interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.

Methods: We used an anonymous, self-administered survey.

Results: Of 291 completed surveys, 81% used one or more CAM therapy.