XANAX

DRUG CLASS

STREET NAMES

• Zannies
• Xanbars
• Blue footballs
• Z-bars

PHYSICAL EFFECTS ON XANAX

• Short-term memory lost
• Migraines
• Chest pains
• Suicidal notes
• Nausea & vomiting
• Flashbacks
• Hospitalization
• Seizures

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Hallucinations
• Disorientation
• Confusion
• Trouble Concentrating
• Non-Cohesive thoughts
• Memory Problems

SHORT/ lONG TERM EFFECTS

• Short term- for some taking Xanax beneficial to many individuals (when prescribed)
• Long term- * trouble with cognitive skills * difficult producing words ( may slur and sound intoxicated)

OTHER INFORMATION

• (when taking Xanax)genetic disorders can occur ; it has a been a well supported theory that addiction problems run in the families through characteristics that are genetically passed down from generation to generation .
• Individuals who have close relatives that have had substance abuse problems are twice as likely to develop substance abuse problems , themselves .
• Xanax ;In 2011 , it is estimated that about 61,000 people sought treatment for benzodiazepine abuse .

SOURCES

• Website: www.acadinaadiction.com
• Sources: www.drugabuse.com