Xanax Addiction & Abuse

Xanax addiction and abuse have more than doubled over the last decade, with more and more young adults showing up at drug rehab centers for treatment. Xanax is one of the most prescribed drugs by physicians and psychiatrists alike. It is listed as a tranquilizer which sedates the central nervous system. People who abuse Xanax enjoy the extremely relaxed feelings the drug produces and eventually become physically and emotionally dependent on it.

The Effects of Xanax Addiction

Of course the effects of any addiction vary; many of those experiencing a Xanax addiction encounter some of the following:

• Loss of memory
• Inability to maintain concentration
• Excessive sleep
• Slowed heart rhythm
• Slowed breathing
• Feeling tired all the time

Xanax addiction in itself can be life threatening, but when Xanax is mixed with other substances the odds of an overdose and potential death are increased ten-fold. Xanax addiction is very difficult to detox from as the withdrawal from this medication is very uncomfortable and unless medically managed, can result in seizure or convulsions. For this reason do not attempt to abruptly discontinue Xanax unless you are under medical supervision like that provided at Stepping Stone Center for Recovery.

Xanax Addiction Treatment at Stepping Stone

The first step in Xanax addiction treatment is medical detox. Stepping Stone Center for Recovery's detox program is state-of-the-art and located right on our campus. Medically supervised 24/7, the detox process is managed by physicians trained in addiction medicine and board certified in their area of medical specialty. Detox can last anywhere from seven days to two weeks, depending upon the severity of the addiction.

After detox is complete, patients transfer to our nationally renowned Xanax addiction treatment program. Every patient is treated individually with programs tailored to their own set of circumstances and recovery plans designed to fit each person's specific needs. Patients typically participate in some or all of the following:

• Individual and group therapy
• Family therapy
• Recreation
• Nutritional counseling sessions
• Holistic therapies such as art therapy and yoga
• Aftercare planning

To learn more about how Stepping Stone Center for Recovery can help you overcome your Xanax addiction, call 1-800-237-3150. All calls are toll-free and confidential and counselors are waiting to take your call 24 hours, every day.