Xanax bars are often prescribed to patients with extreme panic disorder. It is a type of benzodiazepine affecting the central nervous system. It is often used to help individuals with mental health disorders like anxiety or panic disorders. While it is effective for those needs, it is also very addictive. As a result, some people may develop a significant addiction to the drug. That can position a person for long-term concerns and overdose. Our team at Crestview Recovery wants to provide you with the information and support you need to ensure your loved one is not facing these complications.
How Do You Know a Xanax Addiction Is Present?
This drug works as a sedative. It helps to calm people who have conditions like insomnia and panic down. Most of the time, doctors only prescribe it for a short amount of time, usually between 2 and 6 weeks. After that, it is not recommended because of the addictive complications it can create. Sometimes people abuse this drug because it can produce an intense effect for a short amount of time.
The most common sign of Xanax addiction, then, is a person who is very tired. They may lack any energy or motivation. They may not want to go anywhere or do anything. Many times, they are no longer interested in the things that used to be favorite activities.
You may notice signs of Xanax addiction such as these:
- Slurred speech
- Extreme drowsiness
- Cognitive impairment
- Headaches or migraines
- Delirium
- Impaired coordination and movement
- Disordered thinking
What Are Other Signs Your Loved One Has a Xanax Addiction?
Over the short term, this drug can help people to find a calming effect. Over the long term, it becomes hard to manage the symptoms they feel. A key sign to look for occurs when a person does not have the drugs for a short period of time. Because they are so habit-forming, a person may develop intense withdrawal symptoms if they go without it. This may lead to impairment, delirium, and seizures. Because of these risks, a person should not simply stop taking these drugs on their own.
Also, note any changes in a person’s behavior. They may isolate themselves more. Sometimes, they will combine these drugs with alcohol or other drugs. That can worsen a person’s health. It may also lead to respiratory arrest, heart attacks, or sudden death.
Treatment for Xanax Addiction Can Be Effective
If a person has this drug and is taking it for an underlying mental health need, it is possible to find alternatives that can work as well or better without the intense addiction risks. More so, you’ll want to pursue drug addiction rehab before an overdose occurs. This drug is not only habit-forming, but individuals need to use more of the drug over the long term to get the same effects. That leads to an increased risk of overdose.
Finding help is easier than you think. Our team at Crestview Recovery can provide the support and guidance you need. We offer a wide range of treatment programs that are designed to empower your loved one to get clean and to remain that way. We encourage you to seek out care that’s a better fit for your needs. Our program options include:
- Men’s drug rehab
- Women’s drug rehab
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Intensive outpatient program
- Extended care treatment
Find the Help You Need When You Call Crestview Recovery
Are you struggling with a Xanax addiction? Is your loved one? Spotting a problem like this is sometimes hard to do, as is getting that person into a treatment program. Yet, our team is here to help. Reach out to Crestview Recovery to learn more about our prescription treatment program and how we can help your loved one. Call 866.262.0531 today.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
