Xanax Side EffectsAddiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryMay 27, 2019Xanax is a prescription medication that is most commonly used to treat anxiety related disorders. Xanax is also one of the most prescribed medications in the United States. Although Xanax is effective in treating symptoms related to generalized anxiety disorders and panic disorders, it is prone to abuse. Xanax addiction has become more prevalent, caused…
Why is Xanax AddictiveControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryMay 8, 2019Xanax is a common treatment for people who suffer from generalized anxiety or panic disorder. It’s been approved for medical use in the United States since 1981. Even though it is a fast acting medication with minor side effects, some people who have taken this medication, even for a short term, struggle with getting off…
What are Fake Xanax Bars?Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 12, 2018Leave a commentXanax is a prescription sedative that contains alprazolam. It’s a benzodiazepine that treats anxiety and panic disorders. People buying the drug on the street have run into dealers selling fake Xanax bars. What are the dangers of this product? Street Vendors Fuel Benzo Abuse If you don’t have a doctor who’ll prescribe Xanax, you might…
What is Alprazolam?Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 10, 2018Leave a commentThe biggest addiction news in the media today focuses on opioids. But another drug, benzodiazepines, deserves its place in the addiction hall of fame. That is alprazolam, a highly addictive benzo also called Xanax. But what is alprazolam and why should family members and other loved ones feel concerned when someone uses this drug? Over…
What Does Xanax Do?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 16, 2018Leave a commentXanax is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs. But what does Xanax do, exactly? Is it really that bad if you abuse Xanax? Find out more about Xanax, why people take it, why people abuse it, its side effects and how Xanax addictions can develop. What Does Xanax Do When it is Medically…
