Xanax Detox in Charlotte
Paving a Way for a Brighter Future
Prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety and panic disorders, Xanax (the brand name of alprazolam) is the most prescribed benzodiazepine in the United States. Xanax is a central nervous system depressant that behaves as a sedative and is a Schedule IV controlled substance, which means it has medical use but also potential for misuse. When taken as prescribed, it generally produces a positive, calming effect that does not interfere with daily life, though it can feel either numbing or euphoric when the dosage is increased during misuse.
In a 2020 report, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that 6.2 million people aged 12 and older misused tranquilizers or sedatives, with young adults ages 18-25 the most likely to misuse the drugs. Xanax has a severer withdrawal phase than other benzos, even when tapered along manufacturer guidelines, according to Journal of Addiction Medicine, which makes long-term use of Xanax addictive and difficult to stop.
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How Xanax Addiction Occurs
Xanax tolerance in the body develops quickly, which requires the user to take more of the drug in order to obtain the same effects. As a result, someone addicted to Xanax could be taking between 20 to 30 pills a day. With tolerance to a drug also comes withdrawal. After a few hours, a user could start to feel the negative side effects withdrawal, which requires them to take even more Xanax in order to stop it.
Xanax can be abused in several ways, including by injecting it, snorting it, taking it with other drugs or alcohol or taking multiple pills at once. It may be difficult to believe you’re addicted to Xanax due to the calming feeling that washes over you, but addiction can lead to serious health risks down the road.
