Am I Addicted to Xanax?

Xanax Addiction Next Steps

• Make an appointment with a medical professional to receive a formal diagnosis. Meeting with a licensed medical professional can help you mitigate your symptoms and prevent other physical and psychological complications.
• Educate yourself about Xanax. The more you understand about drug addiction, the better equipped you’ll be to recognize symptoms in yourself or a loved one.
• Monitor your symptoms closely. Be mindful of adverse changes in your thoughts, feelings and physical health. If you become concerned about symptoms, ask your doctor.
• Research treatment options. Outpatient rehab, inpatient rehab and detox may be useful depending on your specific needs. Substance abuse care may seem out of reach, but it’s an investment that can improve your life in the long-term. Many insurance plans provide coverage for substance abuse.

Instant Xanax Addiction Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening situation, dial 9-1-1 immediately.

The Recovery Village offers a 24-hour, nationwide drug abuse hotline. Dial (866) 848-9865 to find a drug detox or rehab programs to fit your needs. Crisis counselors on these lines can offer you free, confidential support at any time.

• National Suicide Helpline: Call 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
• SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): 800-662-HELP (4357)
• Additional hotlines can be found here.

Mental Health and Xanax Addiction

If you face a mental illness like anxiety or depression, co-occurring drug use with Xanax addiction may make your symptoms worse. Drug use and mental illness are often deeply intertwined and each can exacerbate the effects of the other. For many people, this makes finding effective rehab treatment necessary.

The Recovery Village offers treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Call to learn more about how treating mental health conditions and addiction together can set the stage for lifelong recovery.