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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: Alprasolam Information
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Breakthrough Addiction Recovery: Alprazolam
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: KevinB
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Addicted to Alprazolam, Is alprazolam addictive?, Addiction and alprazolam, Is alprazolam addictive
- Last update: Mar. 31, 2009
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