Everything You Need to know about Xanax Withdrawal
Xanax withdrawal, the first step of long-term addiction treatment, can be challenging. However, with proper care, you can make it safe and manageable. What is Xanax? Xanax is a brand of an anti-anxiety drug called alprazolam used to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety associated with depression. Alprazolam is a member of a group of medications known as benzodiazepines (benzos) that are available with a doctor’s prescription. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has categorized this drug as a Schedule IV substance because of its high drug abuse potential. Other benzos in Schedule IV include: Clonazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) Lorazepam (Ativan) Top 5 Fast Facts on Xanax (Alprazolam) Use and Misuse Alprazolam is the most frequently prescribed medication in the United States; it is also the most commonly prescribed medication for mental illness. Doctors dispensed over 48 million alprazolam prescriptions in 2013. It is the second most common prescription drug involved in mis