Xanax
Addiction doesn’t have to be a part of your story anymore. With Niznik Behavioral Health, you can create a new future for yourself and your loved ones.
Addiction doesn’t have to be a part of your story anymore. With Niznik Behavioral Health, you can create a new future for yourself and your loved ones.
Xanax, the No. 1 prescribed psychiatric medication in the U.S. is also one of the most abused drugs in the country. At least one in five people who take Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the drug, research has shown, either by taking more than the prescribed dosage, taking Xanax that was prescribed for someone else or by taking it as a recreational drug to enhance the effects of alcohol in social situations such as parties and concerts.
When taken as prescribed, Xanax is an effective drug for treating anxiety. It reduces your inhibitions and help you relax and not overreact in situations that would normally make you anxious or nervous. In some instances, it can be used to treat physiological symptoms such as hyperventilation. It’s versatility and effectiveness are part of what makes it so popular, along with its relatively easy availability and inexpensive cost.
But mixing Xanax with alcohol or other drugs can be very dangerous. One study found that Xanax and prescription opioids were the most common combination of drugs that result in the user making a visit to the emergency room.
It’s also very easy to develop a dependence on Xanax. As your body develops a tolerance to the drug, many people begin taking more and more pills to get the same impact. This risky behavior can quickly spiral out of control – some people take as many as 20 pills per day in an attempt to get and maintain the relief it provides. It’s possible to develop an addiction to Xanax in a matter of a few weeks.
Because of apprehension about withdrawal symptoms during detox, many people are reluctant to seek addiction treatment for Xanax. But at Niznik Behavioral Health recovery centers, our inpatient medical detox program provides you with around-the-clock care and supervision, including medications that make your detox and safe and comfortable as possible.
After detox, our addiction specialists begin to address the underlying causes of your addiction to Xanax. In many cases, mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and others contribute to your substance abuse. Throughout your rehab program, our teams are dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to achieve a successful, long-term recovery.
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