Xanax Addiction

Xanax Addiction

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The Reality

The most prescribed psychiatric drug — and one of the most habit-forming.

Xanax, a benzodiazepine often used for anxiety and panic disorders, is currently the most prescribed psychiatric drug in the US. Unfortunately, long-term use can be an issue and over time Xanax dependence is developed. Xanax addicts cannot control their consumption of the drug and find that they cannot function in their daily lives without it.

Addicts compulsively take the drug, regardless of possible negative consequences, impaired mental function resulting in poor motor skills, slurred speech, and damaged nerve cell activity. Transcend Recovery Community works directly with individuals seeking Xanax dependence treatment.

Understanding Xanax Addiction

What Xanax dependence really looks like.

From how tolerance builds to the treatments that work — here's a fuller picture of Xanax recovery.

What Is Xanax Addiction?

When tolerance quietly becomes dependence.

When using Xanax for extended periods, the body develops a tolerance at a remarkable rate. Tolerance is one of the common signs and occurs when the medication’s prescribed dose stops being effective, meaning more pills are required to achieve the desired effect. Substance abuse on Xanax develops when people require the medication beyond its intended use. People abuse Xanax more than prescribed, with the motivation being to feel high as opposed to treating the targeted medical diagnosis.

When a person becomes addicted to Xanax, substance-seeking behavior slowly begins to consume time and money. Other responsibilities and essential areas of life, such as relationships, work, or school, are neglected and the addict’s primary focus is to obtain and use the medication.

Does Transcend Provide Xanax Addiction Treatment?

Holistic support built around life skills, self-care, and community.

Transcend believes in holistically supporting our clients so that they can be motivated and equipped to walk the road of recovery. In partnership with our sister program, The Heights Treatment, Transcend currently offers treatment for people who abuse Xanax and assist those in need of support and guidance. Our program focuses on the development of life skills, self-care, community, and spirituality, which are all essential building blocks in any comprehensive rehabilitation offering.

During our program, clients will also have access to a certified addiction therapist who has been trained under the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and or Betrayal Trauma training. Dr. Patrick Carnes, who created IITAP, is one of the world’s leading experts in addiction recovery. He developed the 30-Task Model we frequently use while treating our clients, especially when identifying common signs or behavioral signs with Xanax dependence, such as the emergence of panic disorders.

Unfortunately, Xanax dependence also adversely affects the loved ones of substance abuse sufferers. These people often experience trauma and feelings of betrayal while watching a loved one sink progressively deeper into their addiction, and may even incur mental health issues of their own. Transcend recognizes that these people also deserve healing; in addition to working with addicts, we also provide support and assistance to the addict’s loved ones.

Programs That Help

Care across every stage of Xanax recovery.

From stabilization to long-term sobriety, Transcend offers a continuum of care built around you.

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How Does Xanax Addiction Begin?

Often a prescription — sometimes recreational — always risky with prolonged use.

Xanax use typically begins to treat a medical condition, such as common signs of a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, panic disorder, or insomnia. It is usually prescribed to be a short-term solution for the central nervous system; issues of abuse on prescribed Xanax tend to arise with prolonged use of the medication. A person may also use Xanax recreationally without being fully aware of the risk of abuse.

Those who live in active addiction often experience self-esteem issues and possible health problems. Though addicts may feel hopeless and helpless, recovery is more possible than ever with extensive treatment.

Short and Long Term Effects

What Xanax abuse does to the body — now and over time.

While prescribed Xanax is used by most patients to treat anxiety and other central nervous system issues, the substance is being abused in many ways and may bring short and long-term effects characterized by various behavioral signs.

Short-term effects may include slurred speech, appetite changes, fainting, swelling, breathing pattern changes, and urinary retention.

Long-term effects may include damaged nerve cell activity, liver damage, depression, cognitive impairment (especially when withdrawal effects kick in), and libido changes.

These psychiatric symptoms and behavioral signs alongside withdrawal effects must be addressed immediately to avoid further damage.

Signs of Xanax Abuse

What Xanax dependence looks like day-to-day.

As is the case with any addiction, chronic abuse of Xanax manifests in various ways. The symptoms that each addict presents tend to vary. However, some of the most common signs of Xanax dependence include:

  • Obsessive thinking about how to get more of the substance
  • The progressive loss of interest in what used to be enjoyable activities
  • Using Xanax despite having awareness of the personal and professional difficulties it is causing
  • Slurred speech

If you notice a loved one showing these signs, it’s best to consult a mental healthcare provider or a Xanax treatment specialist.

Where We Are

Are There Xanax Addiction Treatments Near Me?

Transcend currently offers treatment for Xanax abuse through our sister program, The Heights, located in Los Angeles and Houston. We provide an individualized treatment plan that involves understanding your state of addiction and your specific needs.

Los Angeles Xanax Addiction Treatments

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Houston Xanax Addiction Treatments

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