Alprazolam Infographic

Last Edited: February 20, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Edward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADC

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used primarily to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, as well as seizures. It is a CNS depressant/sedative and like other drugs of its class, is highly addictive in nature and meant to be used on a temporary, “as-needed” basis. Visit the Alprazolam Page to learn more.