When many people think about addiction
issues, they often think of alcohol or street drugs. Prescription medications
are becoming more and more prone for abuse, however, and Xanax poses a problem
for many users.
If you or someone you care about is
suffering from a Xanax addiction, you probably know how important it is to kick
the habit as soon as possible. You should never try to quit using Xanax without
the help of a professional, however. Instead, you should seek treatment at a
qualified rehabilitation facility or treatment center if you want to quit your
addiction while staying as safe and healthy as possible.
Understanding Xanax Addiction
Xanax addiction can happen for many
reasons. For example, you might have been prescribed Xanax by a physician or
psychiatrist but became overly dependent on it. It is surprising the number of
people who become addicted to this medication or who begin abusing it after
obtaining a prescription from a physician.
It is also surprisingly easy to get your
hands on Xanax. You might have been given a few pills from a friend to ease
“anxiety” or to simply feel good. A lot of people don’t think it’s a big deal
to share medications that were prescribed by a doctor, but doing so is illegal
and can be incredibly harmful.
As a central nervous system depressant,
Xanax slows down the activity of your brain. It can cause drowsiness and help
reduce stress and anxiety, but it is easy for your body to build a tolerance for
this drug. Over time, you might have found that you needed to take more and
more Xanax to achieve the feelings that you were craving. Many people who are
addicted to Xanax feel as if they cannot function without it.
Kicking a Xanax addiction is important
if you want to live a normal and happy life. Taking this drug in excess can be
detrimental to your health and can cause a lot of bad side effects. By seeking
the help of a treatment center, you can kick the habit for good. It might not
be easy, but it will be worthwhile when you are able to take back control of
your body and life.
The Dangers of Xanax Withdrawal
Xanax withdrawal can be incredibly
dangerous for many reasons. Because Xanax causes normal function in your
brain to slow down, your body can try to overcompensate if you come off of the
drug too quickly. This can result in your brain racing out of control. Seizures
are common among Xanax addicts who quit using the drug abruptly, and rage,
hyperalertness and more can come from Xanax withdrawal as well. You can even
die from a Xanax withdrawal, particularly if you stop abruptly after taking
large doses of Xanax, even for a relatively short period of time.
You should have an understanding of what
to expect with detoxing.
How to Kick a Xanax Addiction
As you probably already know, quitting
Xanax is essential if you want to carry on with your life in a normal manner.
It isn’t as easy as simply stopping using the drug, however; doing so can
cause serious side effects and can even result in death.
Instead, you will need to talk to a
physician about gradually lowering your dosage to more manageable levels. Doing
so will allow your body to adjust to the lack of Xanax more slowly so that your
brain and the rest of your body do not react as violently.
There is still a good chance that you
will feel some side effects from quitting Xanax. You will find that the limited
dose of the drug will not provide you with the same euphoria as the doses that
you are accustomed to taking, which can make you very frustrated and can cause
you to crave more. It is important to be under the supervision of a
professional during this time period; otherwise, you could be tempted to take
more Xanax to help alleviate these symptoms and to gain the same feelings that
you are accustomed to.
Even if you slowly take yourself off of
Xanax, there is still a chance that very negative and dangerous side effects
will occur. This is why it is essential to work with a medical professional who
can recognize these symptoms and offer you the medical assistance that you need.
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