A drug typically recommended or prescribed by therapists to treat anxiety issues. It's probably over prescribed and the professionals who do prescribe it seem to believe it's pretty harmless and about as addictive as alcohol; sometimes referred to as a wonderdrug with effects similar to valium but without the repercussions. Of course, these professional opinions are questionable as many medical professionals are in the pockets of large drug companies and it's hard to say which drugs, 20 years down the road, will be determined to be very harmful.
Furthermore, there seem to be plenty of addiction/overdose horror stories regarding the drug. But, judging from personal experience, if you don't have an addictive personality (particularly with drugs), you probably won't think Xanax is anything special (I hardly notice the effects aside from occasional sleepiness, will take it rarely, and won't have any problems. With the high number of commonplace issues for which this drug is prescribed (stress, anxiety, menstrual issues and sleeping problems to name a few), this drug is pretty easy to attain through a doctor and more people than you might think have a prescription. This drug is basically as benign or as dangerous as the person who uses it.
Furthermore, there seem to be plenty of addiction/overdose horror stories regarding the drug. But, judging from personal experience, if you don't have an addictive personality (particularly with drugs), you probably won't think Xanax is anything special (I hardly notice the effects aside from occasional sleepiness, will take it rarely, and won't have any problems. With the high number of commonplace issues for which this drug is prescribed (stress, anxiety, menstrual issues and sleeping problems to name a few), this drug is pretty easy to attain through a doctor and more people than you might think have a prescription. This drug is basically as benign or as dangerous as the person who uses it.
"I thought I felt different the first time I took a Xanax, but to be honest I can't really tell what it does... sometimes it makes me sleepy though."
by guy with a prescription December 11, 2007
often referred to as "god's gift". basically, god got bored one day and decided to hook humans up with heaven on earth. i'm pretty positive that's how we got xanax.
"you know, i didn't USED to care about going to church, but i might reconsider... god really hooked us up with that xanax."
"bro, semester abroad was insane... i just walked around the whole time looking at cathedrals, twerped up on xans and listening to hella."
"bro, semester abroad was insane... i just walked around the whole time looking at cathedrals, twerped up on xans and listening to hella."
by dr. tounge October 23, 2008
If you take them like your suppose to (like have anxiety and a perscription) then you won't become "addicted". Xanax is a benzo used to treat anxiety and panic disorder. It's mild (which is meant to describe the time it last).
by L0VE December 9, 2005
Xanax is an awesome pill. it makes you feel great. as long as you watch how many you take and don't act stupid then you will be fine. one will make you feel great.
by zan420 January 15, 2006
A deadly addictive drug just like meth or any other drug. I almost lost my sister to a xanax overdose. July 4, 2006 we lost a friend to xanax overdose. He was only 25 years old. He struggled through the short life he lived. I want to spread a message that this drug is not to play with. It could be the end.
by AnonymousEntry July 7, 2006
Xanax is a quick medical/insurance fix that's cheap compared to the hard work of counselling therapy. It's lazy medicine. It's the non-solution solution.
Xanax may help when used under close medical and counselling supervision. But when taken without supervision, it can lead to disaster. Xanaz abuse will cause great physcial and psychological damage, and lead to coma and death.
Xanax may help when used under close medical and counselling supervision. But when taken without supervision, it can lead to disaster. Xanaz abuse will cause great physcial and psychological damage, and lead to coma and death.
August 29, 2007... Beautiful smart Allison, age 26 - mother of an 18 month old son, rushed to the hospital... She lay in a coma - on a respirator - no brain activity... unintentional Xanax overdose. She repeatedly denied she had a problem with Xanax and refused to get help.
by PMG August 31, 2007
got addicted to this stuff, the withdrawl effects inclued anxiety tremors and insomnia. took 24 bars in one night was hospitalized. not something you want to mess with.
I wouldnt pop those xanax bars if i were you
by bripp May 20, 2009