Why Is Xanax a Controlled Substance? 

Xanax is a Schedule IV Controlled substance, meaning it has a low potential for abuse and a low likelihood of addiction. Still, at least 13% of young adults reported misusing Xanax for recreational purposes in the past year. And at least 16% of opioid-related...

Xanax Treatment: Inpatient, Outpatient & PHP Rehabs

What Is Xanax? Xanax is a prescription brand-name version of the benzodiazepine alprazolam. Xanax is prescribed to treat symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders, and sometimes it may be used for other purposes, such as the short-term treatment of insomnia....

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Xanax Addiction: Recreational Use, Abuse, Symptoms & Statistics

What is Xanax? Xanax is a prescription, brand-name drug used primarily for the short-term treatment of acute symptoms and anxiety and panic disorders. Xanax is classified as a benzodiazepine. Xanax is not an opioid. Opioids are central nervous system depressant, and...

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Xanax Detox & Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline & Centers

Xanax Detox & Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline & Centers

Most treatment centers will go through the Xanax withdrawal and detox timeline with patients, so they know what to expect. The addiction recovery process can be quite long, and withdrawal symptoms can begin to kick in within 24 hours. The withdrawal symptoms are...

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Common Short-Term and Long-Term Xanax Side Effects

Common Short-Term and Long-Term Xanax Side Effects

Xanax is the 5th most prescribed drug in America, so it's important to fully understand the short-term and long-term Xanax side effects that are expected. These prescription medications are part of a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines treat...

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5 Shocking Facts About Xanax Addiction

5 Shocking Facts About Xanax Addiction

With Xanax being the 5th most prescribed drug in America, it's no wonder why a Xanax addiction has become so common in the U.S. This prescription medication treats anti-anxiety disorders. It can help those struggling to sleep at night. Although effective, long-term...

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