A man asks a therapist, "Is Xanax addictive?"

Is Xanax Addictive? How a Prescription Becomes Addiction

Xanax, a brand name for alprazolam, is a medication primarily used to manage anxiety disorders and panic attacks. As a member of the benzodiazepine class of drugs, it works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Unfortunately, this is a key reason why people abuse the drug. Let’s…

woman holding hands to head after learning what xanax does

What Does Xanax Do?

Xanax is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs. But what does Xanax do, exactly? Is it really that bad if you abuse Xanax? Find out more about Xanax, why people take it, why people abuse it, its side effects, and how Xanax addictions can develop.To learn more about Xanax addiction and treatment, call…