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Drug Abuse Xanax
By Kathy Jones

Drugs marketed in the United States that affect central nervous system function, Alprazolam/Xanax is among the most widely prescribed medications. Xanax is a longer duration Benzodiazepine which is prescribed to treat insomnia in patients with daytime anxiety or patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorders. . Xanax is available in many forms, the two fast moving categories include: Xanax bars: 2-mg white rectangular-shaped pills (nicknamed bars, coffins or french fries") a new in drug that is usually swallowed or crushed and snorted. Tablets: 1-mg lavender-colored tablets referred to as footballs or blues Drug abuse Given the millions of prescriptions written for Xanax, relatively few individuals incre...
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