Xanax in Hollywood

Hollywood celebrities have status, fame and influence over society these days. We find young teens, for instance, mimicking codes of conduct, style and fashion but even those in the medical field are easily persuaded to prescribe large amounts of prescription drugs in exchange for free publicity amongst other Hollywood moguls. Doctors are willing to over prescribe drugs for word of mouth advertising that not only adds to their clientele database but puts more money in their pockets. What these doctors don’t know is that celebrities have been known for combining these prescription drugs with street narcotics, resulting in lethal amounts that end in death. But in most celebrity cases, where Xanax has been the drug of choice, many use it to help with panic attacks, anxiety or even to overcome fears.

Xanax Effects

Xanax (alprazolam tablets) is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines and can be very dangerous when quick “cold turkey.” Many people will feel their heart racing in their chest as if they’re going to explode. Also, others will feel that they’re experiencing a heart attack and will cry for no reason. Shaking occurs as if one is experiencing seizures.

Celebrity Xanax Overdoses

However, for some, the results of taking Xanax aren’t always done in moderation. Michael Jackson is the most recent celebrity who was found with large amounts of Xanax in his system. The latest reports tell that he would take more than 10 Xanax pills a night, “asking his employees to get the prescription sleep medicine under their names and also personally traveling to doctor’s offices in other states to obtain them,” CNN reported. The reports have been uncovered from a 2004 Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department document that had private interviews with two of Jackson’s former security guards.

Another celebrity who was reported to have multiple drugs in his system resulting in death was actor Heath Ledger. Ledger passed away from an accidental overdose of six different drugs — painkillers and sedatives — the medical examiner said. The 28-year-old film star died “of acute intoxication” from the combination of two strong painkillers, two anti-anxiety medicines and two sleeping aids, according to the medical examiner’s office. Among the drugs found in his body aside from oxycodone, Percodan and Percocet were the anti-anxiety pills Valium and Xanax.

Celebrity Xanax Users

French cragsman Alain Robert known as a “spider-man” has admitted that Xanax helps him to overcome fear of climbing tricks. Alain Robert, who is now 43, has become famous for getting on skyscrapers worldwide by means of hands and legs only without cords and special equipment. In December 2004 Alain Robert has climbed to the highest building in the world – skyscraper “Taipei 101” in the Taiwan capital. In general he has conquered about 70 skyscrapers worldwide, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Empire State Building in New York.

Also, according to US Magazine, Paris Hilton is also suffering from an addiction to Xanax. After being arrested for a DUI, she had apparent panic attacks while in prison and was prescribed the pills to cope.

According to a report by the Sun, Winona Ryder had to have her stomach pumped at a West London hospital after she collapsed twice on a British Airlines jet last November. A passenger reported Winona turned deathly white when she passed out. While it hasn’t been confirmed, according to the report, it is believed that Winona took too many Xanax pills to calm her fear of flying.

John Mayer has admitted to carrying around Xanax to help with his downward spirals. He admits that at times he can get very depressed and uses the drug to pick him up.

Hills’ Star, Spencer Pratt, has been reported to have had an addiction to prescription pills such as Valium and Xanax for years, despite having been to rehab. To kick his addiction, Pratt used marijuana and thus far, has been reported to have stayed away from the pills with this new habit.

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