[Jon B]

i started using xanax a couple of days ago (out of curiosity - i wasn't prescribed it), with the intention of using it only every couple of weeks. but i've found it does wonders for helping me to study.so i was wondering if it is safe enough to keep using it every day until my exams end 1 week from now, then stop using it?is there any chance of developing an addiction after 1 - 2 weeks?

[kacie18]

i don't think you'd develop an addiction that soon but you need to stop after your exams because you will become addicted to it

[Friendly]

Oh my,stop now,please!You will begin to crave the"feeling"xanax gives you and that is where it all begins,or ends!Xanax is HIGHLY addictive.

[tg2478]

If you found that it helps you study and stay focused, you maybe should go to your doctor and get prescribed and actually be supervised, your doctor may give you a smaller dose...if you don't go to your doc, atleast try not to abuse them, especially don't drink with them. I found out that if you drink with them, you tend to not really remember anything that happened the day before.

[LiLiJo]

Not only is Xanax highly addictive but its super dangerous to take w/o a prescription. When you are self-medicating you have no idea if your taking the right amount of medication for your body. If you keep taking it every day not only will you get addicted to it, but you will develop a tolerance and need more and more to get the same feeling. Some people develop addictions quicker then others, so while most people won't become addicted in 1-2 weeks. You never know. If you are going to insist on taking these pills for the next week my advice would be to take them only until your exams are over and not a day more, take only one pill, don't start increasing your dose, that is a sign of addiction. Also keep in mind if this are not prescribed to you and you are caught w/them you face the same drug charges you would face if you were caught w/any other drug.

[joy]

I agree with Lilijo......this is a HIGHLY addictive drug and you are playing with fire. You can become addicted to this medication in as little as 3 days. Xanax is in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. If you get caught taking someone else's prescription, you could get in a lot of trouble and if you should have to take a drug screen you would fail. JUST FYI. Please google this and do some research. Good luck to you!

[Altruist]

Xanax (alprazolam) is the most addicting of the benzodiazepines. This group of drugs are anticonvulsants, but are primarily used to treat anxiety disorders. Xanax is the strongest of the group, where other types include Valium, Klonopin and Ativan.Xanax is the most addicting of the group, because your body eliminates it very quickly. You build a tolerance very quickly and will continually need more to produce the desired effects. Once the drug gets out of your system and there's none available, you'll develop severe withdrawl symptoms. If you become hooked on a relatively high dosage, your withdrawal symptoms will become worse and worse (delerium tremors, constant mood swings, akethesia, deperssion, suicidal ideation, panic, anxiety, stress and seizures).Once you become hooked on a benzodiazepine, you cannot simply stop or you can risk seizure and possibly death. You'll need to do it in a controlled manner, usually in a rehab facility and build a taper schedule under medical supervision and eventually be weaned off.It's very difficult to quit once your hooked and quitting can take a very long time.If I were you, I would seriously consider speaking to a physician to discuss your anxiety issues and only take benzodiazepines under strict medical supervision.

[gmonte33]

Xanax is a benzodiazapine and can be physically addictive. One or two weeks, unless in high doses, probably won't cause physical dependency but this drug is nothing to fcck around with. When people become seriously addicted to benzos they can have severe withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to stop using them. It's very similar to alcohol withdrawal. Both benzodiazapine and alcohol withdrawal syndromes can potentially be fatal due to seizures, delirium and severe autonomic hyperactivity. My advice would be to stop using the Xanax now (especially since your not taking a doctor-prescribed dose) before it becomes a problem.