Xanax Rehab Options
Xanax, a depressant or minor tranquilizer, is commonly prescribed to alleviate anxiety, extreme stress, and panic attacks. Due to the addictive nature of Xanax, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its use for no more than eight weeks. Xanax, however, is not always prescribed and is sold illegally on the streets and internet. Xanax slang terms are often used based on the color of the pill; for example, “School Bus” for yellow pills or “White Boy” for white pills.
Symptoms of Xanax Abuse
Xanax impacts the mind in a manner similar to alcohol. It chemically impacts the brain, inducing pleasure. As a user builds tolerance and more of the drug is needed for the same pleasurable experience, users become addicts. When used illegally, Xanax is typically chewed and swallowed, crushed and snorted, or dissolved in water and injected. Illegal use is particularly dangerous when Xanax is combined with alcohol and opiates.
Symptoms of Xanax abuse include the following:
- Lack of concentration
- Lulled heart rate
- Lulled breathing
- Lethargy
- Disconnection from surroundings
- Confusion
- Memory loss
Depending on the duration and intensity of the Xanax addiction, recovering users can choose between residential, inpatient, and outpatient rehab, but some type of psychological and emotional support is crucial due to the impact Xanax has on the brain.
Xanax Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
In a rehab facility, detox is the first step to recovery. Xanax detox is a controlled process of reduced doses over time. Abruptly stopping use may lead to hallucinations, delirium, memory loss, and seizures. Other withdrawal symptoms are nearly opposite of Xanax’s initial effects and include increased heart rate, shakiness, and irritability. Due to the degrees of severity of the withdrawal symptoms, Xanax detox is only safe under medical supervision. Detox typically takes a few weeks.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Xanax Addiction
When recovering from prescription drug abuse, dual diagnosis treatment is ideal, as this type of treatment helps patients recover not only physically but psychologically and emotionally as well. A rehab program with both individual and group counseling is highly recommended for those recovering from Xanax abuse.
For those who took Xanax as a prescription, recovery can be especially difficult, because they may still struggle with their original disorder. After recovery, prescribing a similar medication is very high risk. And that is where dual diagnosis treatment can again be particularly helpful, for cognitive and behavioral therapy have proven effective for those who struggle with stress and panic disorders.
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