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Signs of Xanax addiction and abuse
Common signs and side effects of Xanax use Xanax has a variety of easily recognizable side effects that include:
- difficulty concentrating
- "floating" or disconnected sensation
- depressed heartbeat
- depressed breathing
- excessive sleep and sleepiness
- mental confusion and memory loss
- addiction
Xanax has depressant effects on brain areas that regulate wakefulness and alertness, very similar in effect to alcohol and sedative barbiturates. They enhance the action of receptors that inhibit central nervous system stimulation, and conversely, inhibit the action of receptors that stimulate the nervous system. In other words, if the nervous system were a car, these drugs help press down the brakes but make it harder to press down on the gas.
Common symptoms of Xanax withdrawal Essentially, withdrawal symptoms for the tranquilizers feel like the opposite of the therapeutic effects. The short-acting benzodiazapines (Xanax, Halcion, Restoril, Ativan, and Serax) can produce especially severe withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms that are similar to those in alcohol withdrawal include jittery, shaky feelings and any of the following:
- rapid heartbeat
- shaky hands
- insomnia or disturbed sleep
- sweating
- irritability
- anxiety and agitation
Xanax addiction treatment programs Xanax is a highly addictive prescription drug. Recovery and rehabilitation from Xanax addiction may require a treatment program ranging from certified addiction counseling to treatment at a residential alcohol and drug rehab center, depending on the extent of the addiction and a number of other factors.
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