Is there an acceptable way to rapidly detox from and break addiction to Xanax?
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benzodiazipine addiction is the most difficult to kick. it should only be prescribed for short periods of time for a crisis (like death of friend/family).  that's why it is important for a person to see a psychiatrist for medication monitoring.  If she has an addictive personality, there may be a problem with the neurotransmitters in the brain.  the proper medication can fix this....but she has to REALLY want to stop the xanax or nothing will work.
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I didn't think so, but go to the site I've included below. It lists all the possible side effects. Most of them are not common or not severe. I do know that it can become addictive if you take too much for too long a time. In other words, you can become dependent on it so that it's hard to stop or so you need more and more for the same effect. But I assume your doctor is monitoring you. I take it, too, for the same reason. Have you tried asking your doctor about particular anti-depressants that help to prevent panic attacks? These include Zoloft, Welbutrin, Prozac and others. They are not addictive. I use Xanax only for the times when my nerves are edgy, and I use Zoloft for the daily control for my panic attacks.
1056866
Is this for a drug test?  I don't believe that routine drug tests test for xanax.   It should be out of your system within 24-48 hours of taking it.  You should be safe.
903288
it all depends on how long you have been taking Benzo, and whether or not you are addicted. If you were taking benzo for a long time, and you have only recently stopped taking them, you will need at least 30 days.
127224
Allright. This is cgoing to be tough but if you are truly commited we can get this done.  First take all the pot you have (and all you cant get from your siblings and friends) and place it in a plain paper bag. Take this to the "illeagal drug disposal facility" which is in the men's room at the downtown Greyhound station. Hide the bag behind the 3rd urinal (don't be seen) and walk away. If you feel the need to get high again blow your entire check on a QP of something sweet and bring that down to the drug disposal center. You'll feel better soon.
88083
I know you don't want to hear it, but GO TO A MEETING! I don't know what kind of addiction your talking about, but to get off on the "right-foot", you need to know, your not alone with your problem. You need "their support", as much as they need yours.Addiction is a pain in the ass, but it can be conquered. You have to stay clean, and build inner strength.
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How about re"boot"ing your computer..\n\nOr letting your computer crash by throwing it out the window...!\n\nJust kidding...\n\nI know it's an addiction that's taken over your life, and you have realised that, just need to actually do it!\n\nIt's all about will piower and taking the next step...\n\nswitch it off, and don't return to it.\n\ngive yourself an hour / half an hour per day... put a timer on, and say THAT'S IT once it goes off...\n\nthere are better things in life you should be enjoying!\n\nGOODLUCK Buddy!
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i do not know whether to believe you or not. because i would figure you need the help of a centre which deals with drug addiction cases, which you are in the first place.\n\nyou don't need all the research info on ephedrine in order to get you out of your addiction problem and at 26 am sure you know that.\n\nfurthermore i would like to inform you that you may be looking for a way to make an even worse addiction drug out of ephedrine. when ephedrine is boiled with hydrochloric acid of the right concentration at right pressure you get a cousin of amphetamine. is that what you want?
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xanax,  as i take it to\nthis depression group im in , few takes it to,\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHRONIC_DEPRESSION_ANDPANNICK_ATTACKS/  your welcome to join.& any one Eles To!!
90031
I know for lortab it takes around 72 hours (i take them for back pain) As for xanax i think its around 3 weeks. You can drink alot of water and try to flush it out of your system sooner which sometimes works and sometimes dont.
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I have found that Xanax works wonders when I have to fly. Talk to your doctor...
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I DONT HAVE A LONG A$$ ANSWR EITHER\nTRY EATING XANAX, OR MATBE MORPHINE, ANYV WAY YOU PROLLY WONT GET THIS CUZ YAHOO ANSWERERS ARE A BUNCH OF ADDICTS TOO, thats why their on "yahoo answeres" and gonna delete the answer\nit seems to me "everytime" i answer a question or ask one someone that"knowsitall" is a stupid OLD, beyatrch that needs to go through menapause, and then be a concveded a$$-Hole
1047489
You should try switching from methodone to suboxone. You take it at home and dont have to stand on line, its a small pill that dissolves under your tongue. I heard it s better and not as addicting as taking methodone, which is easier to come off of.
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Saying you are addicted is a total copout, but if you must indulge yourself, try the little fat free jell-o pudding snacks, and do yourself a favor, cut up a bananaor other fruit, in a bowl and mix it in the jell-o at least that way you are getting something with some nutritional value.  1 A DAY !!!  After a week or so try every other day.  People quit smoking, kick heroin habits, stop their alcoholism.  Comparatively, it only takes a little will power to give up the chocolate.
804229
I am a recovering addict myself, and willing to share my story if it would help. I have now been clean for 4 months and have NO desire to go back to where I have been. I had been on drugs(meth, coke, crack,pot, pills, etc.), for 15 years too. Let me know how to contact you and I would be glad to talk to you about my experiences with drugs and recovery. I can totally relate!
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Klonopin is a benzo and very very addictive.  I stopped benzos nearly three years ago and am still feeling the effects, probably because I stopped to quickly.  Withdrawal from this drug has been studied by Dr. Heather Ashton in England and others and is well documented by published data.  To get off it safely, you have to go very slowly, decreasing the dose over maybe a year. Please go to www.benzoisland.org where you can talk with others who are going through, or have gone through withdrawal, and who can help you.  For more info, check out www.benzo.org.uk to learn what these drugs do.
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It probably will be hard on multiple levels to get off of klonopin after such a long period of use.  Physiologically, your body is dependent on the medication if you were taking it regularly.  What this essentially means is that there is no way you should try to take yourself off of the meds.  Instead, you need to be supervised by a trained physician (most likely a psychiatrist) who can slowly taper the med.  The importance for supervised discontinuation is that withdrawal from klonopin and other benzos can lead to seizures, confusion, even death.  When supervised, your doctor can provide medications that will reduce the risk of seizures.  Psychologically, coming off of the klonopin may be difficult because you will be taking away something that you have grown accustomed to having for anxiety, and the absence of something that you've depended on for 16 years could be saddening or anxiety provoking.  With proper assistance from a trained professional, though, you should be able to successfully get off of the klonopin.  Just be patient with the process.