Posted by Viridis on March 13, 2004, at 22:46:23
In reply to Alot of people want Xanax., posted by 1980Monroe on March 13, 2004, at 20:30:32
Some people experience euphoria; apparently it can also take the edge off some recreational drugs or increase their effects, so is sometimes used as part of a combo to get high.
For people with real anxiety disorders it's generally very effective, and most in this category don't abuse it. I find it's great for fast anxiety relief, but if I take more than I need for that it just makes me sleepy. So, I have no incentive to take it unless I'm experiencing serious anxiety, and only use it occasionally, by prescription.
It's gotten a bad rap but can be an excellent med. It definitely should be used with some caution until you know how you'll react, and if you find yourself "enjoying" it, craving it, etc. then it's probably not the med for you. Again, this seems rare for those with genuine anxiety disorders.
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