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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 abuse 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 abuse 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 […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration places Ativan in Category D, which means that the drug has the potential to cause birth defects and health problems in developing babies, but that the drug might be required for some women with serious medical problems. Women with severe anxiety that cannot be treated with other medications, for […]

What are Prescription Drugs? Prescription drugs are medications that are prescribed to treat physical or mental health conditions. When taken as directed, these medications can help individuals feel better. However, misusing prescription drugs may come with a variety of harmful effects, including addiction, medical or mental health problems, or overdose.1 Prescription Drug Statistics Statistics show […]

Keep reading to better understand lorazepam, the short- and long-term side effects and risks associated with its use, and how to get help if you’re concerned about your misuse or that of a loved one. What Is Ativan? Ativan (lorazepam) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that falls in the benzodiazepine class of medications.2 […]