Xanax Infographic

   Sep. 30, 2015
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Last Edited: February 28, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Andrew Lancaster, LPC, MAC

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

Xanax (Alprazolam) is one of the most commonly abused benzodiazepines that is prescribed mainly to help treat anxiety and panic disorders. As a CNS depressant, Xanax slows down neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Like all benzodiazepines, it is highly addictive in nature due to the body’s ability to quickly form a tolerance to the substance and is meant to be used on a temporary, “as-needed” basis. Visit the Xanax Page for more information.

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