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Research Notes on Alprazolam Addiction


It is possible to become addicted to alprazolam. Marketed under the brand names Xanax and Niravam, alprazolam is an anti-anxiety medication. The sedative effects of alprazolam can lead to addiction, especially if taken in high doses over a prolonged period of time.1

Fast Facts:

  • Consult a physician if you become dependent on, or addicted to, alprazolam.1
  • Alprazolam may be used to aid in initial treatments with SSRIs.2
  • Alprazolam is in the family of benzodiazepine drugs.2
  • Like other benzodiazepines, alprazolam can be abused in recreational use for its euphoric effects.2


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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: Alprasolam Information
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Breakthrough Addiction Recovery: Alprazolam

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