Xanax Detox

Orange County, CA

Understanding Xanax (Alprazolam)

Alprazolam—best known by the brand name Xanax®—is a fast-acting benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. By amplifying the brain’s GABA neurotransmitters, it slows the central nervous system, creating a calming effect. Physicians may also prescribe it off-label as a muscle relaxant, sleep aid, or anticonvulsant.

Key risks:
• High potential for dependence after only a few weeks of daily use
• Often mixed with opioids, stimulants, or alcohol—an interaction that can suppress breathing and prove fatal
• Counterfeit “Xanax” bars frequently contain fentanyl, dramatically increasing overdose danger

Street & Prescription Names

Street nicknames: Xanny, Bars, Z-bars, Handlebars, Blue Footballs, Benzos
Common doses: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg (blue), 2 mg “bar” (white)

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

Because Xanax has a short half-life (~11 hours), withdrawal can begin within 6–12 hours of the last dose and escalate quickly.

Physiological & Psychological Symptoms

• Tremors

• Muscle spasms

• Severe anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Irritability

• Agitation

• Sweating

• Chills

• Insomnia

• Restlessness

• Elevated heart rate & blood pressure

• Confusion

• Hallucinations

• Seizures (in severe cases)

• Delirium

• Depersonalization

Danger: Abrupt cessation (“cold turkey”) can trigger life-threatening seizures and respiratory failure—professional medical oversight is critical.

Why Choose a Professional Xanax Detox?

ReasonWhat It Means for You

• Seizure risk- Continuous vitals monitoring and anticonvulsant protocols safeguard against complications.

• Rapid, severe rebound anxiety. Tapered benzodiazepine dosing, plus non-addictive anxiolytics, minimize distress and relapse urges.

• Potential fentanyl exposure. Comprehensive toxicology screens identify hidden opioids, allowing precise medication planning.

• Sleep disruption & psychosis. Integrative sleep hygiene ,and trauma-informed therapy stabilize mood and cognition.

• Long-term recovery planning. Seamless handoff to residential or outpatient programs, CBT, and relapse-prevention education.