What is Xanax?
Xanax, also known as alprazolam generically, is well-known in American households. It is a benzodiazepine, meaning it has sedative effects and is used medically for the treatment of panic disorders, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety caused by depression. However, Xanax is also highly addictive and commonly abused. Xanax addiction and abuse can lead to physical and psychological addiction. The brain and body get used to the presence of the drug over time causing physical and psychological dependence and when the person attempts to stop using, the person experiences withdrawal symptoms making it very difficult to stop using on their own.