Many people receive a Xanax prescription as a treatment for anxiety and panic disorders, and the drug does help with these problems. Unfortunately, many people feel sharp “rebound” symptoms when the drug wears off, which leads them to take another dose (sometimes before another dose is due). Similarly, many others become attached to the drug’s soothing, sometimes euphoric effects. Before long, prescription use can morph into abuse and addiction. People who use the drug recreationally describe the feeling as sedating or calming, tend to take larger and larger doses, and become addicted quickly.
If your Xanax use has gotten out of control, you may feel hopeless. Our team at Impact Recovery Center is here to tell you there is hope within that hopelessness – and we can help you find it.
All you need to do is call us at (205) 707-6950 today.
Xanax is the brand name of a drug called alprazolam, which works by decreasing abnormal excitement within the brain. Alprazolam belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, many of which can be addictive. Not only is alprazolam the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, but it is also the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication in the United States.
Addiction professionals argue that Xanax has a high “abuse liability,” or potential for misuse. Even when used as recommended, Xanax can produce physical or emotional dependence after 2 or more weeks of daily use.
Although addiction and dependence are not the same, dependence is one of the most telltale signs of drug addiction.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse:
“Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences.”
Using or wanting to use Xanax regularly
Having intense urges to use Xanax
Spending a lot of time obtaining Xanax, using Xanax, and recovering from its effects
Taking more Xanax than you mean to or experiencing its effects for longer than you mean to
Needing more and more Xanax to feel the same effects (tolerance)
Abandoning activities you once enjoyed so you have more time to use Xanax
Experiencing relationship problems because of your Xanax use
“Doctor shopping” and getting multiple prescriptions to obtain Xanax
Engaging in dangerous behaviors while under the influence of Xanax (i.e. driving or having unprotected sex)
Using Xanax despite difficulties, risks, and problems
Feeling sick when you stop using Xanax (withdrawal)
Trying and failing to stop using Xanax
Our teamat Impact Recovery Center has been where you are now, which means we will not judge you when you call. We are here to help you reinvent your life and get better for good.
Impact Recovery Center offers a 12 step program for addiction recovery. We help you immerse yourself in recovery and create new solutions via spiritual awakening. Our program also focuses on diet, exercise, and mindfulness and helps prepare you for the future with workshops in financial literacy, goal setting, and resume building.
When you journey to our lodge near Birmingham, AL, you will have the opportunity to connect with other people who understand your struggle and form a recovery community. We also hold family workshops once a month, host alumni events, and have countless opportunities for fun and recreation.
Recovery doesn’t have to be stale.
Experience Healing at Impact Recovery's Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for an awakening that revolutionizes your perspective on life, provides solutions to your problems, and helps you connect with a power that can rebuild your life. We aim to offer an environment conducive to deep spiritual growth and effective recovery.