Are any of the social anxiety disorder medications addictive?
The only class of social anxiety medications that could be of concern are the benzodiazepines, and this would be a problem for only a very few people (those who have a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse). Most people who take benzodiazepines use them in the prescribed amounts for an appropriate medical indication. It is important to realize that physical dependence (not addiction) is common with regular use of benzodiazepines. If they are stopped too rapidly, unpleasant physical withdrawal symptoms can occur. Following a discontinuation program recommended by your doctor can help you avoid these problems.
