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Understanding Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

May 12, 2017 by Ashley Addiction Treatment

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As you may know, doctors prescribe Xanax to treat anxiety and related conditions. Its active ingredient is alprazolam, which makes the product a benzodiazepine, or a “benzo.” While the drug helps individuals relax, this same property also heightens its abuse potential and the likelihood of experiencing Xanax withdrawal symptoms.

How Easy Is It to Develop a Xanax Dependence?

As is the case with other medications, Xanax can rewrite the body’s ability to produce certain chemicals. Once the body develops a dependence, the body now requires a steady influx of Xanax to keep its biochemistry going. A person using the medication now needs to take it not just for anxiety disorders, but also in order to maintain well-being.

At the recreational level, Xanax is popular because of its sedative effects. One of the most dangerous uses involves mixing alcohol with the medication. Overdo it, and the sedative properties of both substances can cause your breathing to cease, making it easy to fall into a coma or even die.

What are Typical Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms?

When you’re ready to stop using the medication, you can expect to experience a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Examples include bouts of anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, sweating, seizures, flu-like body pains, and erratic heart beats.

If you’ve been taking Xanax for a while, a medically supervised detox is the safest way to overcome Xanax withdrawal symptoms. With medical experts standing by and monitoring your vitals, you can remain comfortable during the process.

Beyond the Detox: Next Steps

Once your Xanax withdrawal symptoms are in the rearview mirror, it’s time to overcome your psychological Xanax addiction. This process requires a top-notch clinical care. It’s beneficial to seek substance abuse programs which include:

  • One-on-one counseling to discover the cause of the addiction
  • Group counseling that forms a functional peer support network
  • Around-the-clock availability of counselors, including evenings and weekends
  • Experiential counseling that helps with the development of self-esteem
  • Long-term focus on lifelong sobriety and relapse prevention

The goal of a high-quality clinical care program is to build on the detox success and keep the recovery momentum going. The biggest mistake you can make after finishing withdrawal is to end treatment. Doing so puts you at a heightened risk of relapse or addiction to another substance. The best programs help you find out why you use and then decisively deal with the issue.

At Ashley Addiction Treatment, you can get the help you need to overcome a substance abuse problem. Whether you or a loved one needs help, the experts gladly partner with you to overcome the problem. Call 866-313-6307 today for immediate help.

Filed Under: Blog, Prescription Drugs Tagged With: addiction treatment, xanax addiction, xanax withdrawal symptoms

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