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== Addiction ==

== Addiction ==

Xanax and other benzodiazepines are frequently abused because they are so commonly prescribed and therefore easily available. The severe withdrawal syndrome associated with Xanax abuse can make it difficult for people to stop using.

Xanax and other benzodiazepines are frequently abused because they are so commonly prescribed and therefore easily available. The severe withdrawal syndrome associated with Xanax abuse can make it difficult for people to stop using.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cornell|first=Rai|last2=July 16|first2=|last3="lastReviewed": "2021-07-16T12:27:24"|last4=Cornell|first4=|last5=|last6=|first6=|last7=psychology|last8=|first8=|last9=|first9=Mental Health Counselor in Both a Drug Rehab|title=Xanax addiction symptoms, signs & treatment|url=https://drugabuse.com/benzodiazepines/xanax/overdose/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-17|website=DrugAbuse.com|language=en}}</ref>

Overdose may occur from Xanax alone, but the risk of overdose is higher when combined with other substances, such as opioids and alcohol, as this can increase the chance of respiratory depression.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Xanax|url=https://lagunatreatment.com/alcohol-abuse/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-09|website=}}</ref> This is a significant concern for many people, as benzodiazepines and [[Opioid|opioids]] are commonly prescribed together.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What Are Opioids?|url=https://greenhousetreatment.com/opiate/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Greenhouse Treatment Center}}</ref> [[Respiratory depression]] causes slow and ineffective breathing, potentially causing a person to die in their sleep.

Overdose may occur from Xanax alone, but the risk of overdose is higher when combined with other substances, such as opioids and alcohol, as this can increase the chance of respiratory depression.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Xanax|url=https://lagunatreatment.com/alcohol-abuse/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-09|website=}}</ref> This is a significant concern for many people, as benzodiazepines and [[Opioid|opioids]] are commonly prescribed together.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What Are Opioids?|url=https://greenhousetreatment.com/opiate/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Greenhouse Treatment Center}}</ref> [[Respiratory depression]] causes slow and ineffective breathing, potentially causing a person to die in their sleep.

* double vision; or

* double vision; or

* jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

* jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

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