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Xanax

Xanax (generic name alprazolam) is a legal drug that is commonly prescribed by physicians for the treatment of panic and anxiety disorders. Although it’s medically beneficial, it also carries a high risk of addiction if misused.

Signs of Xanax Addiction

Xanax is a benzodiazepine, which is a central nervous system depressant. The drug has short- and long-term effects on users, including:

 

  • Mood swings
  • Rage
  • Mania
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Increase in risky behavior
  • Decrease in inhibition
  • Hallucinations
  • Blurred Vision

Xanax Withdrawal

Quitting Xanax can cause a range of problems that are uncomfortable and, at times, dangerous. These problems can be physical or psychological and are referred to as withdrawal symptoms.

Generally, withdrawal from Xanax occurs when someone has stopped taking the drug after an extended period of use; however, it is typically more severe when one stops suddenly and without professional care.

Although it is a prescription medication, Xanax is addictive, and in some cases, it is used illegally, without a prescription from a doctor. When a person is addicted to Xanax, fear of withdrawal may prevent them from discontinuing its use.

The safe way to stop using the drug starts with understanding what the Xanax withdrawal symptoms are and how professional medical treatment can help one avoid or manage them.

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

Xanax withdrawal symptoms include:

  • ESweating
  • EVomiting
  • EHeadaches
  • EMuscle pain
  • EInsomnia
  • EHigh blood pressure
Increased heart rate and respiration problems may also be noted by some. In extreme cases, one may experience seizures, which can be life-threatening.

Xanax Withdrawal Timeline

Often, people in withdrawal from Xanax disconnect from those around them, which can create problems in personal and professional relationships.

Withdrawal from Xanax begins relatively soon, as it is a drug that is quickly processed by the body. It may begin as soon as six hours after one’s last dose.

After two to four days, however, the symptoms peak, and they will typically begin to lessen after the initial week, though symptoms of withdrawal may continue for months after they initially subside.

The longer-term symptoms of Xanax withdrawal may include Xanax cravings, depression, anxiety, and bouts of panic.

The severity of one’s withdrawal from Xanax depends on several factors, such as the length of time one has used or been addicted to the drug and the dosage that was taken. The greater the dosage and the longer a person has used Xanax, the more severe their symptoms are likely to be.

A history of mental illness can also impact the severity of withdrawal, as can general health and age.

Addiction Treatment

Xanax is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs, and users often combine it with other substances, such as alcohol or heroin, which increases the risk of an overdose.

Because of this risk, it’s imperative that if you or someone you know is struggling with Xanax addiction, you start your treatment at a detox center immediately. If you try to stop using Xanax without professional guidance, you may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms, so a reputable detox center is a smart first step.

Then, you can move on to an intensive outpatient therapy program or extended care rehab program, like the ones hosted here at True.

At True, we offer an extended-care intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) with the purpose of helping our clients achieve long-term success in quitting Xanax and other drugs. In order for us to do that, our clients must have Xanax out of their system.

True’s Xanax detox center is accredited, licensed, and staffed by highly trained physicians and medical professionals. Under a doctor’s supervision at a detox center, one’s Xanax usage can be tapered off and symptoms managed while they are monitored for complications that may arise.

True is also a dual-diagnosis treatment center to help those who face not only an addiction but also a mental disorder.
Once a person has successfully quit Xanax and overcome the symptoms of Xanax withdrawal, it’s time to get help with addiction recovery.

True will ensure a smooth transition from detox to our program, where you’ll receive top-quality care in the form of individualized treatment sessions, addiction counseling, and group and holistic therapies such as yoga.

We’ll help you uncover and pursue interests and passions as well as assist you in establishing and achieving your goals, all in a private and comfortable setting.