Withdrawal From Xanax Addiction Can Cause Seizures, Death.
Xanax 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. Abuse of Xanax, common in young adults, can lead to Xanax addiction.
“We have seen many people come for drug addiction treatment that are addicted to Xanax, because it has a high potential for abuse and addiction,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for the Atlanta Recovery Center. When a person first starts taking a Xanax, they may only feel sleepy or uncoordinated. But then the body becomes accustomed to the effects of the drug, and these feelings begin to dissipate. Used long term, the body develops tolerance for the drug. Then larger and larger doses are needed to achieve the same initial effects, likely leading to drug addiction.
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