$0Mixing Prescription Drugs Can Be Deadly$0$0Abuse of central nervous system depressants and Xanax often occurs with the abuse of another substance or drug such as alcohol or cocaine. Treatment for Xanax addiction that focuses on modifying a person’s thinking and behavior, while giving people the tools to cope with life’s stressors, is very successful in helping individuals overcome addiction to Xanax.$0$0Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a class of drug that acts as a sedative or tranquilizer. It is used as a central nervous system depressant. This type of prescription drug slows down normal brain function, and in higher doses, can act as a general anesthetic. Benzodiazepines, such as Alprazolam, or Xanax, are prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress, and panic attacks.$0$0Again on prime time the nation watched while another artist was carried out on a stretcher, possibly from some kind of overdose or drug cocktail.$0$0Xanax withdrawal is particularly dangerous, and even life threatening. Because central nervous system depressants work by slowing down the brain's normal activity, if a person stops taking the drug, the brain can react by racing out of control. Seizures and other harmful consequences, including death may result. Medical supervision and treatment are very important in overcoming Xanax addiction.$0$0For the full story http://news.yourfindit.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=100356&ret$0$0$0