This book is about the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the neurobiology of anxiety and panic attacks. An up-to-date review of the topic is given in a multidisciplinary perspective ranging from neurochemistry to human behavior. This volume is equally informative to basic and clinical scientists.1. Neurobiology of Anxiety and Panic.- 2. Molecular Forms and Regional Distribution of Cholecystokinin in the Central Nervous System.- 3. Animal Studies on CCK and Anxiety.- 4. Cholecystokinin and Panic Disorder.- 5. Psychological Factors and Response to Cholecystokinin.- 6. Interactions Between Cholecystokinin and Other Neurotransmitter Systems.- 7. CCK, Addiction and Anxiety.- 8. Opioid and CCK Systems in Anxiety and Reward.- 9. Summary and Future Directions.Springer Book Archives