Xanax
Xanax (alprazolam) is a prescription medication that is in the benzodiazepine family of drugs and is a central nervous system depressant. Xanax is a very common prescription that is prescribed legitimately by medical professionals in the treatment of acute anxiety. Because this medication is addictive, usage of this medication is not recommended to extend beyond two to four weeks, because individuals will become tolerant to the medication which can lead to substance abuse.
Some of the effects associated with Xanax use or abuse include: drowsiness, dizziness, memory loss, depression, lack of coordination and appetite, diarrhea, muscle cramps, slurred speech and confusion.
Individuals who are addicted to Xanax should not discontinue the use of the drug without first consulting a medical professional because the side effects of withdrawal can be dangerous to them. Some of the common side effects associated with Xanax withdrawal include increased anxiety or agitation, blurred vision, decreased concentration, decreased mental clarity, depression, diarrhea, headache, heightened awareness of noise or bright lights, hot flushes, impaired sense of smell, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of reality, muscle pain or cramping, increased respiration, seizures, tremors, and weight loss
