Xanax is the brand name of a drug called阿普唑仑。阿普唑仑(Alprazolam)是一种可能导致身体依赖性的药物,在某些情况下是成瘾的,通常是规定的。

Many people take this medication as their doctor recommends. It’s used to treat:

但是,Xanax也可以非法获得。

继续阅读以了解有关Xanax成瘾和恢复的更多信息。

In the short term, Xanax relaxes the muscles and eases restlessness and anxiety.

它也可能导致“反弹”症状。这是在症状你正在服用阿普唑仑治疗出现在更大的年代everity if you abruptly stop taking the medication.

其他常见的副作用包括:

Mood

  • 松弛
  • 欣快
  • 情绪转变或烦躁

Behavioral

  • 失去对性的兴趣

身体的

  • 头晕
  • 口干
  • 勃起功能障碍
  • 疲劳
  • 恶心
  • 呕吐
  • poor coordination
  • 癫痫发作
  • shortness of breath
  • 言语不清
  • 震颤

心理

  • lack of focus
  • 混乱
  • 内存问题
  • lack of inhibition

Like other benzodiazepines, Xanax impairs driving ability. It’s也关联with an increased risk of falls, broken bones, and traffic accidents.

依赖and addiction are not the same.

依赖refers to a physical state in which your body is dependent on the drug. With drug dependence may also come tolerance, which is when you need more and more of a substance to achieve the same effect. You experience mental and physical effects (withdrawal) if you abruptly stop taking the drug.

当您成瘾时,无论有什么负面后果,都会继续使用药物。有或没有对药物成瘾的情况可能会发生身体依赖;但是,这是一个 common feature 成瘾。

是什么原因导致成瘾?

Addiction has many causes. Some are related to your environment and life experiences, such as having friends who use drugs. Others are genetic. When you take a drug, certain genetic factors可以增加您的风险of developing an addiction. Regular drug use changes your brain chemistry, affecting how you experience pleasure. This can make it difficult to simply stop using the drug once you’ve started.

There are some common signs of addiction, regardless of the substance used. General warning signs that you may have an addiction include the following:

  • 有一种如此强烈的冲动或渴望使用,很难专注于其他任何事情。
  • 需要使用更多药物来达到相同的“高”(耐受性)。
  • 比预期的是,服用越来越多的药物或服用该药物更长的时间。
  • 花费大量时间获得药物,使用它并从其作用中恢复。
  • Continuing to use even though use affects your ability to fulfill duties at work, school, or home.
  • Continuing to use despite it causing social or interpersonal problems.
  • 放弃重要的活动或爱好。
  • 在促进伤害的情况下反复使用。
  • 尽管它导致身体或心理问题,但仍继续使用。
  • 缺乏在没有专业干预帮助的情况下停止使用该药物的能力。
  • 一旦您停止使用该药物,就会出现戒断症状。

您所爱的人可能会试图掩盖他们的成瘾。您可能想知道它是毒品还是不同的东西,例如苛刻的工作或压力大的生活改变。

一个人在成瘾时的行为方式可能会差异很大。您可能会注意到工作或学校中情绪,行为,外观或表现的变化,但其中许多也可以归因于其他因素。

Addiction is a challenging diagnosis best left to a professional. But if your loved one is dealing with hardships or asks for help, it may be useful to open a dialogue on how and where to get help.

The first step is to identify any misconceptions you might have about addiction. Remember that chronic drug use changes the brain. This can make it more and more difficult to stop taking the drug.

Learn more about the risks and side effects of substance use disorders, including the signs of intoxication andoverdose。查看您可以向亲人建议的治疗选择。

仔细考虑如何最好地分享您的担忧。如果您正在考虑进行干预,请记住,这可能不会导致积极的结果。

尽管干预可能会鼓励您所爱的人寻求治疗,但也可能产生相反的效果。对抗风格的干预可能会导致羞耻,愤怒或社交退出。In some cases, a nonthreatening conversation is a better option.

为所有可能的结果做好准备。您所爱的人可能会拒绝承认他们根本吸毒或拒绝接受治疗。如果发生这种情况,您可能会发现寻求更多资源或为成瘾者的家人或朋友找到支持小组很有帮助。

Asking for help is an important first step. If you — or your loved one — are ready to get treatment, it may be helpful to reach out to a supportive friend or family member for support.

您也可以从致电医生开始。您的医生可以通过进行身体检查来评估您的整体健康状况。他们还可以回答您对Xanax使用的任何问题,如果需要,请参考您的治疗中心。

向您的医生或其他健康专业人员咨询建议。您还可以在靠近您住所的地方搜索一个治疗中心Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator。这是由药物滥用和心理健康服务管理局(SAMHSA)提供的免费在线工具。

症状Xanax退出 more severe than that of other benzodiazepines. Mild symptoms of withdrawal can occur after taking the drug for as little as 1周 如果突然停止。按照处方服用时,Xanax是安全的。

Xanax戒断症状可能包括:

  • aches and pains
  • aggression
  • 焦虑
  • blurred vision
  • 头晕
  • 头痛
  • 对光线和声音的高敏性
  • 失眠
  • 烦躁和情绪转变
  • 恶心
  • 呕吐
  • 麻木和刺痛的手,脚或脸
  • 震颤
  • 紧张的肌肉
  • nightmares
  • depression
  • paranoia
  • 自杀的念头
  • 呼吸困难

排毒(排毒)是一个旨在帮助您安全停止Xanax的过程,同时最大程度地减少和管理戒断症状。排毒通常在医疗监督下在医院或康复设施中进行。

在许多情况下,Xanax使用停产随着时间的推移。它可以换成另一个长效的苯二氮卓。在这两种情况下,您都需要越来越少的药物,直到它消失了。这个过程称为锥度,最多可能需要6周。

在某些情况下,可能需要更长的时间。您的医生还可能开出其他药物以缓解您的戒断症状。

治疗的目的是避免长期使用Xanax。治疗也可能解决其他潜在条件,例如焦虑ordepression

Xanax成瘾有几种治疗选择。通常,同时使用多个。您的治疗计划可能包括以下一个或多个:

治疗

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)is the most common form of therapy for benzodiazepine addiction. CBT addresses the learning processes underlying substance use disorders. It involves working with a therapist to develop a set of healthy coping strategies.

Research已经表明,当与锥度一起使用时,CBT可以在3个月内有效减少苯二氮卓类药物的使用。

其他常见的行为疗法包括:

  • self-management training
  • 提示暴露
  • 个人咨询
  • marital or family counseling
  • 教育
  • 支持小组

药物

The detox period for Xanax may be longer than the detox period for other drugs. This is because the drug dose has to be tapered slowly over time. As a result, detox often overlaps with other forms of treatment.

Once you’ve stopped taking Xanax or other benzodiazepines, there’s no additional medication to take. You might be prescribed other medication to treatdepression,,,,焦虑,,,,or a睡眠障碍

Xanax addiction is a treatable condition. Although treatment outcomes 是可比的 to that of other chronic conditions, recovery is an ongoing process that can take time.

耐心,善良和宽恕至关重要。如果需要,不要害怕寻求帮助。您的医生可以帮助您找到所在地区的支持资源。

复发是恢复过程的一部分。从长远来看,实践预防复发和管理可以改善您的恢复前景。

The following can help you lower your risk of relapse over time:

Depending on your situation, reducing your risk of relapse might also include: