Hospitals are toying with the idea of using Classical Music to create a serene and calm atmosphere in the waiting room and other places. It is now more or less an accepted and established fact that listening to classical music reduces stress and anxiety. One hospital study has revealed that listening to 30 minutes of classical music has the same anti-anxiety effect as one dose of Valium drug. The big advantage is that there are no side effects of classical music. Of course, when you listen to classical music and fall to its charms, there is an addiction of a different kind.