Question by debora ns: Are there treatment programs available for Xanax dependents?
I know this isn’t as widespread a problem as other cases of drug abuse, like heroin. I was just wondering what kind of treatments, if any, are out there for Xanax abusers.

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Answer by alma s
Yes, there are treatments that are available for Xanax abusers. Xanax abuse treatment must involve close monitoring as well as counseling and various forms of therapies in inpatient or outpatient facilities. The treatment must ecncompass a patient’s thought process and behavior. This will help them to cope with everyday life. Patients suffering from abuse of Xanax should be tapered off gradually. Inpatient treatment centers, as well as 12-step programs, will be very beneficial to the patient. Substitutes can also be used in drug treatment exchanges. Though the various drugs may be dangerous, if it is administered carefully by a physician in an inpatient treatment, it can help the patient reach a zero dose of xanax or other benzodiazepines.

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