Why is Detoxing from Xanax Necessary Before Entering Rehab?

Why is Detoxing from Xanax Necessary Before Entering Rehab?

An addiction to a drug like Xanax can lead to several negative effects on a person’s health, relationships, occupation, and more. The best way to avoid these effects and overcome a Xanax addiction is with professional addiction treatment, starting with the detox clinic at Knoxville Recovery Center. Though many do not realize it, detoxing is…

Is Xanax Dangerous?

Is Xanax Dangerous?

Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a class of psychoactive drugs, and the most commonly prescribed. Unlike pain-relieving drugs, like opioids,  benzodiazepines are sedatives used to treat disorders such as anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia. The volume of Xanax prescriptions continues to increase, rising 67% between the years 1996 and 2013.  According to the National Institute on…