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Xanax Addiction
Xanax is a commonly prescribed sedative that is classified as a Benzodiazepine. Xanax is the most well-known brand of this drug category. Other brands of Benzodiazepines are Ativan, Valium, Librium, and Klonopin. All of these drugs have the same active ingredients, but they have various differences including how long they last and how quickly they take effect. Xanax is popular due to its mix of being high-potency and fast-acting.
Xanax and other Benzodiazepines, or Benzos, are prescribed to treat Insomnia, Panic attacks and Anxiety. Benzos are not only the most commonly prescribed drugs in America, but they are also the most addictive. These drugs are also commonly taken in conjunction with other drugs and alcohol to heighten their effects. This makes Xanax and other Benzos some of the most dangerous drugs on the market.
Xanax Addiction
Xanax Addiction Treatment
There are many options to choose from once a person decides to reach out for help in dealing with prescription drug addiction. Most people start with a medical detox for alcohol and then move on to an inpatient or outpatient treatment program. This is typically followed up with an aftercare program that will include support groups and a continuing care program.
To effectively treat benzodiazepine addiction, a variety of treatments should be utilized. The most successful treatments for addiction incorporate psychotherapy, support groups, and medication.
Detox from Benzodiazepines
Xanax withdrawal causes serious physical and psychological symptoms for users who are attempting to stop using the drug. When a person takes Xanax, the drug relaxes them and alleviates symptoms of anxiety and panic. When a person who has become dependent on Xanax attempts to stop taking it, the positive effects of the drug reverse and leave a person more susceptible to anxiety and panic. This causes devastating emotional withdrawal symptoms. Not only does the person not have the drug to fall back on to help them overcome these symptoms, the absence of the drug actually works against them. In this circumstance, a person may experience severe depression and have thoughts of suicide.
A person will also experience a host of physical symptoms of withdrawal from Xanax as well. Many users report suffering from flu-like symptoms of fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. At the same time, they are often at risk of having a seizure. During this period the person detoxing from Xanax may become irritable and have dramatic mood swings. They may be unable to sleep or have nightmares. Delusions and hallucinations are also common. A detox from Xanax should always be supervised by a medical professional. With support from mental health professionals, a person can overcome the physical and psychological symptoms of Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
Psychotherapy for Xanax Addiction
Therapy plays an important part in helping a person who has become addicted to Xanax to recover. By teaching a person who has become dependent upon prescription medication to interact with their environment in a healthier way, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can reduce the amount of “triggers” that lead a person to abuse drugs. A lot of people relapse after a thirty-day treatment program because they were able to become physically sober when taking pills wasn’t an option. But as soon as they were released back into their old environment they found the urge to use was just as strong as ever.
These relapse-prone addicts need to learn to moderate their expectations on life in order not to become frustrated and stressed out when things don’t go their way. By delving into the deep dissatisfaction with life that typically accompanies drug addiction, a person can take steps to be more at ease with their environment and those around them.
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