What Are the Signs of Xanax Addiction?

If you have noticed the symptoms of Xanax abuse or signs of Xanax addiction for yourself or a loved one, Prevail Recovery can help. We can help you identify the symptoms of Xanax addiction and get treatment today. 

What is Xanax?

Xanax is a prescription drug. It is categorized as a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are prescribed for anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Prescription drugs like Xanax are most commonly abused, particularly among women. According to the CDC, 48.6% of people have used at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days. At Prevail Recovery, we offer women’s addiction treatment for the signs of Xanax dependence. 

What Are the Signs of Xanax Addiction?

There are severe symptoms of Xanax addiction. Benzodiazepines work to slow things like your breathing. Opioid medications and alcohol work in a similar fashion as depressants. If you take Xanax with alcohol, it can depress your breathing to such a point that it stops entirely. That is why recognizing the signs of Xanax abuse is so important.

1. You might notice behavioral or personality changes in yourself or someone you love. Addiction to any drug, especially a benzodiazepine, can cause you to become easily annoyed or angered, with erratic mood swings.
2. Many people who are struggling with addiction start lying about their addiction. That might include lying to yourself about the signs of Xanax addiction or lying to your loved ones. If you are struggling with an addiction, you are more likely to try and cover up your behavior and hide how much you are using from those closest to you.
3. Similarly, some of the first signs of Xanax dependence include obtaining prescriptions illegally. This can take the form of
   1. visiting multiple doctors with the same symptoms to get multiple prescriptions from different doctors;
   2. stealing medication or prescriptions from other people;
   3. you are taking more than you are supposed to with your prescription.

It’s also not uncommon for someone with an addiction to find themselves facing legal trouble, financial problems, issues with their relationships, and a lack of participation in hobbies and interests. If you or someone you love is displaying many, if not all, of the signs of Xanax use, it might be time to find treatment.

How to Treat a Xanax Addiction?

Nearly 40% of people who take a benzodiazepine for a legitimate reason will develop an addiction.

If you are struggling with addiction, you can get help.

• Treatment starts with detox. A medical detox program is your best chance of a full recovery. This helps you get rid of any remaining toxins from the medication. During medical detox, you are under medical supervision so that you can be made as comfortable as possible as you endure your withdrawal symptoms.
• From there, you can start treatment with therapy. Your treatment will involve individual and group therapy, and it might also involve medication. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one popular form of treatment. You can participate in 12-step programs, nutritional classes, yoga, family, or art therapy during your intensive outpatient or outpatient program.

When you reach out to our admissions team at Prevail Recovery, we will help you undergo an initial evaluation to review the signs of Xanax addiction with you. We will get information about your physical and mental health and any other addictions you might have. This information helps us curate a personal addiction treatment plan that involves the right treatment services.

After completing medical detox, you might need dual diagnosis treatment where you have anxiety treatment and addiction treatment concurrently. You might need family therapy to address a genetic component of your addiction. You might benefit instead from nutritional classes, music therapy, and Wilderness therapy. 

How to Find Xanax Treatment Programs

You can find treatment programs today if you see the signs of Xanax use in your home. At Prevail Recovery, we know how hard it can be to help a loved one see the extent of their problems or recognize the signs of Xanax dependence. That is why we offer intervention support so that you can confront your loved one in a supportive fashion. 

If you know that your signs of Xanax addiction are probably rooted in a mental health disorder, like depression or anxiety, 

If you recognize signs of Xanax use, let Prevail Recovery help you transition back to sobriety. Call us today at 866-925-4276