A man asks a therapist, "Is Xanax addictive?"

Is Xanax Addictive? How a Prescription Becomes Addiction

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, substance abuse, Xanax Addiction RehabBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax, a brand name for alprazolam, is a medication primarily used to manage anxiety disorders and panic attacks. As a member of the benzodiazepine class of drugs, it works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Unfortunately, this is a key reason why people abuse the drug. Let’s…