I need Xanax – tranquility addiction

Xanax is a popular drug of the benzodiazepine tranquilizers group, which has pronounced sedative and hypnotic properties. It is prescribed as a sedative with a broad spectrum of action, including depression, nervous tension, convulsive phenomena, insomnia, neuroses of various etiologies, etc. Due to its high availability and relatively low price, it has become one of the most popular pharmacy drugs.

Even with strict adherence to the recommendations of a doctor, Xanax can provoke many health problems, including those associated with impaired brain activity. The drug has a significant narcotic effect that can lead to dependence.

The effect of Xanax

The drug has wide pharmacological possibilities in the treatment of anxiety. Taking pills has a complex calming effect on the body. The mechanism of work is to activate the inhibitory effect of endogenous GABA, in the central nervous system. There is a rapid increase in the sensitivity of GABA receptors, and the excitability of the subcortical structures of the brain also decreases.

The second important aspect of Xanax’s effect is a mild hypnotic effect, allowing a person to reduce anxiety levels, relax and fall asleep. If the recommended dose is exceeded, the drug has the opposite effect – a person feels euphoria, serenity, mood improves significantly, and depression or other problems are forgotten. With prolonged uncontrolled use, drug addiction develops, mental disorders appear, and the general mental health of a person is also disturbed.

Signs of Xanax use

Signs of Xanax use are apparent, especially in people suffering from problems associated with a nervous system disorder. People become calm and peaceful. But with systematic use and abuse (exceeding the recommended doses), the following signs of using the sedative Xanax appear:

Severe headaches;
Rapid fatigue, even without significant physical exertion;
Sleep disturbance and wakefulness;
Irrational thinking, confused thoughts, speech disorders;
Gagging and vomiting;
Tremor of the limbs, muscle spasms in various parts of the body;
Excessive sweating, even at average ambient temperatures.

Doctors of MEDLUX in Kyiv note that after taking the drug, changes in appearance may be observed, a person’s face quickly swells up, and the throat, tongue, and other parts of the body (especially limbs) may swell.

Why Xanax is dangerous

The greatest danger of Xanax lies in its narcotic properties, which cause a stable addiction in a person. Often a person solving the problem of excessive anxiety, depression, etc., becomes a drug addict. Due to these negative qualities, Xanax is called a deadly sedative.

Other dangers of Xanax include:

Swelling of the throat, face, and lips, which can cause breathing problems;
Sleep disturbance, insomnia, or excessive sleepiness;
Reduced mental abilities and memory impairment;
Stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation;
Increased aggression, decreased self-preservation function;
Apathy, depression.

Most of the above effects are observed at the beginning of taking the drug or during the formation of dependence. If you have the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a narcologist.

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Is Xanax physically addictive?

Addiction to the sedative Xanax, in the vast majority of cases, develops in people who take it as a drug or do not follow the doctor’s recommendations for dosage. The drug causes mental and physical dependence:

Mental dependence – the drug copes with various anxiety conditions. Therefore, a person often abuses pills that give them peace of mind. The patient fears giving up Xanax, assuming that anxiety and related problems will return. After consultation with a psychiatrist, more than 50% of addicts can stop the pills on their own;
Physical dependence does not develop immediately but gradually. In parallel, there is an increase in the body’s tolerance (to achieve the desired effect, the drug addict must use more and more pills each time). Over time, the substance accumulates in the body, stimulating metabolic processes called withdrawal syndrome – they cause physical dependence, which is manifested by excruciating withdrawal.

With the development of physical dependence, it is necessary to detoxify from drugs, followed by treatment. It is best to do this with the narcologists of the MEDLUX clinic in Kyiv.

Side effects of Xanax

Despite the high effectiveness of Xanax as a sedative, its use can cause several side effects that must be taken into account by the doctor when prescribing and the patient when used.

The main side effects of Xanax are:

From the side of the central nervous system – dizziness, headaches, deterioration in concentration, hallucinations, impaired coordination of movements, etc.;
Digestive system – diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, abnormal liver function;
Cardiovascular system – lowering blood pressure, tachycardia, leukopenia, and anemia.

There may be some violations of the hematopoietic, genitourinary, and endocrine systems. The type and nature of side effects directly depend on the individual characteristics of the patient’s body. But the main side effect is the gradual formation of dependence.

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Xanax overdose – what to do and first aid

An overdose of Xanax leads to many adverse effects, including death. High doses depress the body’s central nervous system – in more than 80% of severe cases, the patient stops breathing during sleep. People with diseases of the cardiovascular system may experience severe coma.

First aid for an overdose of Xanax:

Call an ambulance for narcological help – a team of doctors from the MEDLUX clinic in Kyiv is ready to go to the patient 24/7;
Comfortable position – lay the patient on the sofa or floor in a comfortable position for him, without throwing his head back;
Do not let the patient fall asleep – talk to him, divert attention;
Access to fresh air – open windows and doors in the room.

If there are sorbents in the house (atoxil, enterosgel, activated carbon), give them to the patient.

Xanax addiction treatment

Xanax addiction treatment is always complex and is aimed at eliminating the psychological and physical aspects of drug addiction. Given the drug’s mechanism of action, psychotherapy plays a fundamental role in successful treatment.

Stages of drug addiction treatment:

Primary examination – a specialist determines the type and complexity of addiction and develops an optimal treatment regimen;
Psychotherapy for addiction – allows a person to realize the perniciousness of the existing problem and develop a stable motivation for a complete cure;
Drug therapy – aimed at restoring the normal functioning of vital organs and body systems;
Rehabilitation of drug addicts is the longest and most crucial stage of treatment, allowing a person to return to an everyday social life without drugs.

Are you or your loved one addicted to Xanax? Specialists of the MEDLUX drug treatment clinic in Kyiv will definitely help!