In short, yes, a person can develop an addiction to Xanax. Close to 40% of Xanax users will develop a habit of it. Still, Xanax can effectively treat panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. Unfortunately, the drug is also considered highly addictive. Over 50 million...
Benzos
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are common drugs prescribed for anxiety and depression. They supposedly carry a low risk of addiction. Is that true?
These Are the Strongest Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are sedative medications that create calming effects for patients suffering from mental health disorders like anxiety, insomnia, or seizures. It can also be prescribed for alcohol withdrawal symptoms or as a muscle relaxant. However, benzos are highly...
Can You Overdose On Benzos?
Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are prescription medications to treat anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, and insomnia. In some cases, benzos are used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms in early detox. However, even when used as prescribed, people can develop a...
Why Doctors Don’t Use Barbiturates for Anxiety Anymore
What caused the barbiturates to go from the sedative of choice from the 1920s to the 1950s to a now mostly abandoned medicine? Despite what you might think, it wasn’t a lack of efficacy. Barbiturates are potent and effective. However, this hasn’t been enough to...
Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines: What’s The Difference?
You are getting very sleepy…but is it caused by a barb or benzo? Both substances start with the same letter (and can be bit of a mouthful). Both are in the same drug classification and both have sedating effects on the body that result in a feeling of calm and...
Alternatives To Benzodiazepines For Anxiety
Anxiety is something that we, as human beings, occasionally feel in our lives. In fact, a little bit of anxiety here and there can be a good source of motivation. It can also be a natural warning system telling you when not to do something dangerous. Unfortunately,...