Know About Xanax Addiction
Author: Roger Thompson

If you have been diagnosed with a panic disorder, major
depression or anxiety, you may be prescribed an anti-depressant
called Xanax. (Yes – you can spell it the same way backwards as
forwards.) You might wonder if you can get addicted to Xanax.
Oprah Winfrey had a show on Xanax addiction, after all. If you
take Xanax as prescribed, then there is really no chance you can
develop a Xanax addiction. Xanax is a benzodiazepine which
causes relaxation. It is categorized as a CNS depressant. CNS
depressants slow normal brain function. In higher doses, some
CNS depressants can become general anesthetics.

Despite their many beneficial effects, benzodiazepines have the
potential for abuse and should be used only as prescribed.
During the first few days of taking a Xanax, a person usually
feels sleepy and uncoordinated, but as the body becomes
accustomed to the effects of the drug, these feelings begin to
disappear. If one uses these drugs long term, the body will
develop tolerance for the drugs, and larger doses will be needed
to achieve the same initial effects. In addition, continued use
can lead to addiction and—when use is reduced or
stopped—withdrawal. Because all CNS depressants work by slowing
the brain's activity, when an individual stops taking them, the
brain's activity can rebound and race out of control, possibly
leading to seizures and other harmful consequences. Although
withdrawal from Xanax can be problematic, it is rarely life
threatening, whereas withdrawal from prolonged use of other CNS
depressants can have life-threatening complications. Therefore,
someone who is thinking about discontinuing Xanax therapy or who
is suffering withdrawal from a CNS depressant should speak with
a physician or seek medical treatment.

When someone gets a Xanax addiction, they are taking handfuls
of Xanax a day. This is far far far more than what is
prescribed. For some reason, Xanax addicts tend to think that
more equals better. This is not so – with any drug, let alone
Xanax. Xanax helps you to relax and some people aren't satisfied
with just being relaxed – they want to be "stoned". Stoned is
when you feel really groggy. For some people, they really like
feeling groggy. All their problems seem to go away. If you hate
feeling groggy, then you don't have to worry about developing a
Xanax addiction.

Also, your pharmacist will keep track of how much Xanax you
have access to at any one time. You will only be allowed to have
only so many pills a month, and that's it. People with a Xanax
addiction rarely if ever get their Xnax legally. They get it
from the street, or trick doctors into given them a prescription
for Xanax without that doctor knowing that the patient already
has a Xanax prescription from another doctor. Xanax addicts have
a problem just as serious as a heroin addicts. The Xanax becomes
all they want out of life. They ignore all responsibilities,
treats everyone who cares about them horribly and can kill
themselves eventually through an overdose, especially if they
mix Xanax with other drugs like alcohol.

When you get a prescription for Xanax, you really don't need to
worry about developing a debilitating Xanax addiction. Remember
to only take the prescribed dose. If your depression worsens,
call your doctor. Don't leave the house. Don't make any major
decisions – call the doctor. It could be you need less Xanax, or
perhaps Xanax just doesn't agree with your body. Don't worry if
Xanax isn't for you – that's why there are so many
antidepressants to choose from. There's bound to be one that's
just right for you. Be a patient patient and always tell your
doctor the truth.


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