Xanax horror stories; are they true or overexaggerated?

Question

I've heard former street drug addicts say that Xanax is more addictive than even the illegal stuff. I've taken it "as needed" to sleep at night for months without getting any cravings to take it more often, so this is hard to believe.
Is it more addictive for some people than it is for others?

I'm not so worried about myself getting addicted; I was just curious about whether it's highly addictive for people in general.

Answer 1

Yes, every horror story you've heard about Xanax is true. I've seen friends go through nasty, junkie-like withdrawal from it. It's not pretty. Besides the addiction, Xanax can be extremely destructive for people because of how much it numbs you. It helped me with anxiety and panic, but I lost many friends along the way. It will make you not care about anything...including preserving friendships. Stay away!

Answer 2

Xanax should be used with a physician's knowledge. Watch alcohol consumption. I assume this was pescribed for a specific need...usually not given as a means of night-time sedation. As for how addictive this would be compared to "street drugs", it can be so, if improperly used. There are such people that have addictive personalities...drinking gambling, eating drugs....

Answer 3

Before taking this medicine

It is dangerous to purchase Xanax on the Internet or from vendors outside the United States. Medications distributed from Internet sales may contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy. The sale and distribution of Xanax outside the U.S. does not comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the safe use of this medication.
You should not take Xanax if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma;
- if you are also taking itraconazole or ketoconazole; or
- if you are allergic to alprazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
To make sure Xanax is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- seizures or epilepsy;
- kidney or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver disease);
- asthma or other breathing disorder;
- open-angle glaucoma;
- a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
- a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Do not use Xanax if you are pregnant. This medicine can cause birth defects. Your baby could also become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Xanax.
Alprazolam can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Xanax.
The sedative effects of Xanax may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Xanax.
Xanax is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.


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Answer 4

Anything taken over time will become addictive in one way or another. I think it is strange that you were given xanax as a sleep aid though.

Answer 5

Xanax is extremely addictive, especially for people who tend to abuse drugs. Your doctor obviously doesn't think you're one of these people. If you find yourself "craving" more, stop and see the doctor for a change in medication.

Answer 6

YES. it is highly addictive. Addicts to heroine love it, as do other addicts. Many take it innocently. It should never never be RX for simple sleep.

Answer 7

I have had food stories but not that horrifying like yours. Well I can understand why not wanting to eat pizza any more although one solution is to do it your self with a good piece of french baguette, a variation you know ! *** I was once eating in a local dinner, I had cup of chili con carne and I was waiting on my Turkey Pastrami Ruben Sandwich, when they brought it out on the fries there was avery long hair all tangled up inside with the french fries..

Answer 8

Yes, the horror stories are true. If you have a predisposition toward addictive behavior, then you shouldn't take it at all.

Answer 9

i suppose its true i been takeing it over 15 years a very low dose and haven't the urge to make the dose higher.

Answer 10

I've been taking it for a while .for panic attacks. but have had no urgency for it. but it does have that ability for some people.