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Understanding and Treating Xanax Addiction

Tens of millions of people each year are prescribed Xanax. The number of prescriptions shows just how effective the medication can be to individuals suffering from anxiety. Xanax is a prescription drug that is misused, however. Some individuals that take Xanax use it in a recreational way simply to “take the edge of the day”.

Doctors in the United States have been known over the last 30 years to give prescriptions of the drug out to individuals claiming to have anxiety. Many of these people have misused the prescription medication believing it to be safer than alcohol and street drugs.

A generic form of Xanax, known as alprazolam, was initially launched in 1981 by the Upjohn company. The drug was first approved to treat panic disorder and subsequently, Upjohn became a part of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

Valium had become one of the most popular prescription drugs in the US in the 1970s and alprazolam quickly entered the marketplace on the heels of that medication. Valium wasn’t used to treat panic attacks and the makers of alprazolam used the opportunity to fill the void. Alprazolam was approved in the US in October 1981. Nine years later, the Food and Drug Administration approved alprazolam to treat panic disorder.

Xanax is highly addictive to patients regardless of using it correctly. The drug is a benzodiazepine medication and is fast-acting when consumed by patients. It can alter the brain significantly in just a short timeframe. Xanax is considered one of the most addictive medications in the benzodiazepine family. Long-term use and misuse of the drug makes it possible for people to become addicted to it.

Although recreational users and individuals simply wanting to “take the edge off” misuse Xanax, it is more often misused by people with anxiety disorders. These individuals simply use the drug in an attempt to treat their anxiety issues.

Xanax is so powerful and potent that its use can lead to dependency even if taken in a medical fashion. The first sign of dependency that users will notice is tolerance to the drug. Like other drugs, Xanax’s power stops working whether taken as prescribed or recreationally.

Anxiety sufferers will experience symptoms once more and believe the only way to reduce them is to take larger doses of Xanax. The brain becomes more reliant on Xanax forming addiction and dependency.

Xanax addiction creates a craving for the drug. It is a mental addiction that prevents the user from taking their mind off of the drug until they consume it once more. Individuals should refrain from quitting cold turkey and seek professional medical help to stop their dependency on Xanax. Quitting Xanax is incredibly difficult due to the control it has on a person’s mind.

Withdrawal from Xanax can be stressful and explosive. It can affect the mind greatly as the brain becomes dependent on the drug.

Does Xanax cause physical addiction?

Xanax has a strong effect on the mind and users struggle to stop thoughts of the drug. Physical addiction is also possible for individuals who misuse Xanax. Physical withdrawal symptoms also occur when individuals stop using Xanax.

Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms include:

Blurred vision
Continuous sweating
Convulsions/shakes
Vomiting
Nausea
Headaches

Am I addicted to Xanax?

Xanax addiction is like any other addiction individuals experience. It doesn’t matter what the substance is, there are some telltale signs of addiction that are clear for all drugs. These signs include:

Xanax use occurs when withdrawal symptoms appear
Tolerance causes higher doses to be taken
Avoid family, friends, and social events to take the drug
Concerned about the Xanax supply
Constantly think about the next time to take Xanax
Continued use although growing conflict due to taking Xanax
Inability to control how much is used
Inability to control how often Xanax is used

Xanax Withdrawal

As a central nervous system depressant, Xanax is used to slow blood flow to the brain and release neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine to minimize anxiety, stress and panic. Reversing the effects of long term Xanax use needs to be done slowly and under under medical supervision. Seizures have been well documented in Xanax withdrawal and may be fatal, as documented by the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons

How can Xanax addiction be treated?

Xanax treatment must stop the mental cravings and physical compulsions individuals have to take the drug. Medical detox can help individuals counteract the physical compulsion they have to take the drug. The detox will wean users off of Xanax and other medications can be prescribed to help with the process.

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