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What are The Dangers of Quitting by Yourself? These are just a few of the things that could happen if you try to kick a Klonopin habit by yourself: Increased feelings of anxiety Insomnia Confusion Depression Excessive fatigue Hallucinations Headaches Memory difficulties Nausea and/or vomiting Nightmares Irregular heartbeat Seizures Thoughts of suicide Tremors Return to […]

Xanax — a brand name for alprazolam — is a prescription benzodiazepine that works by calming central nervous system impulses. As neurotransmitters fire off in the brain, they cause emotional and behavioral reactions. When levels of certain neurotransmitters known as GABA are too low, they can cause mood disturbances. Increasing those levels often works to […]

While alprazolam (al-PRA-zuh-lam) can be helpful when used as directed, it can also be misused, which further increases the likelihood of a host of adverse effects, including addiction, overdose, and on rare occasions death.1 In fact, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 4.7 million people aged 12 or older misused […]

Xanax was first approved for the treatment of panic disorder in the 1970s. Over the years, it has come to be recognized as an effective remedy for anxiety, nausea caused by chemotherapy, depression, and other health issues. Xanax belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, and it is a Schedule IV controlled substance, […]

What’s a Safe Way to Taper off Xanax? Long-time users of benzodiazepines like Xanax can become physically dependent on the drug. When these users try to stop, they can experience psychosis, anxiety, and even seizures. As a result, people with a Xanax habit are encouraged to work with a doctor on a safe tapering plan. […]

Going cold turkey means quitting the misuse of drugs or alcohol abruptly with no weaning period and no professional assistance. Many people assume they can stop using a drug just as easily as they began taking it. This is rarely the case when benzodiazepines like Xanax are concerned. Few people who misuse benzodiazepines are aware […]

Dangers of Alcohol & Benzodiazepine At-Home Detox An at-home detox from alcohol or benzodiazepines is never recommended, as these substances can cause serious health complications during withdrawal, such as: Insomnia Anxiety Digestive discomfort Headaches Heart palpitations Hallucinations Panic attacks Tremors Muscle pain Psychosis Seizures Delirium tremens Relapse Increased risk of severe symptoms with the next […]

Xanax, and other benzodiazepines, are central nervous system (CNS) depressants; and therefore, act on the brain produce a sedative or calming effect.1,2 However, Xanax has potential for misuse and addiction, especially when taken at higher doses or combined with other substances such as opioids and alcohol.1,3 In relatively recent years, healthcare professionals have prescribed benzodiazepines […]

What is Clonazepam? Clonazepam, brand name Klonopin, is an anxiolytic drug prescribed to treat seizure disorders and also panic disorders by slowing down some of the bodily and brain functions related to anxiety and stress. Clonazepam is thought to increase the presence of gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to slow down […]

Treating anxiety during pregnancy can be challenging, especially if the mother has been using psychiatric drugs that could threaten her health or the health of her baby. Ativan (lorazepam) belongs to a class of tranquilizing medications called benzodiazepines, which are among the most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs in the US. If you are a pregnant […]