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Posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
Hi all,
I've been using Xanax for maybe 8 months, on an 'as needed' basis. Usually twice a week.
Taking account of its short half life, should I be ok with regard to addiction? I've had a period of two weeks where I didn't take any and was fine for example, no withdrawals.
Is this a safe regimen to avoid dependency?
Posted by Phil on April 5, 2013, at 16:08:29
In reply to Xanax prn - dependence, posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
I would hope so.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on April 5, 2013, at 17:21:28
In reply to Xanax prn - dependence, posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
yea it doesn't sound like dependence is there....stuff like when you need to take another one for nonmedical purposes to feel better, that's more dependence, but also another thing is the mind starts to program when your going to take the next pill and expects it to go in the system.
your clear....lol doesn't sound like dependence in my opinion.
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2013, at 18:00:51
In reply to Xanax prn - dependence, posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
No problem don't worry. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on April 7, 2013, at 21:36:21
In reply to Xanax prn - dependence, posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
If you're only taking it 2 - 3 times a week, you have nothing to worry about so far as dependence goes
Posted by herpills on April 9, 2013, at 10:46:28
In reply to Xanax prn - dependence, posted by Timebomb on April 5, 2013, at 15:36:56
Sounds like you're doing everything right, I wouldn't worry and glad you found a med that helps you. If you start craving Xanax bars every day then its time to get worried...
Posted by Timebomb on April 9, 2013, at 10:47:55
In reply to Re: Xanax prn - dependence » Timebomb, posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2013, at 18:00:51
Thanks guys, much appreciated.
Posted by Scars R. Stories on April 25, 2013, at 10:55:49
In reply to Re: Xanax prn - dependence » Timebomb, posted by herpills on April 9, 2013, at 10:46:28
> Sounds like you're doing everything right, I wouldn't worry and glad you found a med that helps you. If you start craving Xanax bars every day then its time to get worried...
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Yay! Someone around here has some sense! Indeed, benzodiazepines are only addictive (physical AND psychological dependency-causing) if ABUSED - i.e. if not taken as prescribed.It seems a few bad apples, with the help of what some "experts" like Dr. Drew Pinsky say, certain medications that are in fact far LESS addictive than other psych. meds, such as SSRI/SNRI antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics, have ruined the reputation of BENZOS for the foreseeable future.
These biases feed back into discourse and are perpetuated by some doctors and institutions. It is a real shame, because compared to almost all other commonly prescribed psych meds, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Klonopin have no side-effects, and are not in any way physically harmful (neurotoxic, type-ii diabetes causing, random brain shock creating, nor do they scar the kidneys or lead to the development of tardive dyskinesia).
I applaud anyone who doesn't go with the current benzo-bashing grain. I've been accused of being an "addict" on these boards "needing to go to drug rehab!" because I have taken benzodiazepines on and off over the past 10 years (yes, on AND off!). This is so preposterous, and speaks to our society's obsession with celebrity and reverence of false Gods, er, "experts".
If Lindsay Lohan is going to "drug rehab", maybe I should, too!
o.O
Best,
scars
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