Drug:Xanax

From Avi's Drug Diary
Xanax
Full Name Alprazolam
Drug Class Benzodiazepine
Aliases Xanax • Alprazolam
ROAs Oral
Oral
Threshold 0.25 mg
Light 0.25–0.5 mg
Common 0.5–1 mg
Strong 1–2 mg
Heavy 2+ mg
Duration 4–8 hours

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Xanax

Overview

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a short-acting benzodiazepine prescribed primarily for anxiety and panic disorders. It is known for producing sedation, anxiety reduction and muscle relaxation.


Supposed Effects

Physical Effects

  • Sedation
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Reduced coordination
  • Drowsiness

Cognitive Effects

  • Reduced anxiety
  • Disinhibition
  • Emotional calming
  • Memory impairment
  • Slowed thinking

After Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Mental fog
  • Rebound anxiety

My Review

Overall Experience

Unfortunately I can't really review Xanax because I simply don't feel benzodiazepines.

I've taken doses that should have produced noticeable sedation, disinhibition or memory impairment, yet I remained completely sober. No relaxation, no euphoria, no motor impairment, no blackouts just nothing. Even at high doses, Xanax has never produced any noticeable subjective effects for me.

The only time I've ever noticed benzodiazepines doing anything is when they're combined with alcohol, where they seem to potentiate the alcohol somewhat. On their own, however, they are useless to me.

What I Enjoyed

  • Nothing noticeable.

What I Didn't Enjoy

  • No effects whatsoever.

Would I Use It Again?

No

Rating

Category Rating
Overall 1/10
Anxiety Relief N/A
Sedation N/A
Recreational Value 1/10

Tips & Harm Reduction

  • Never mix benzodiazepines with opioids.
  • Combining with alcohol greatly increases overdose risk.
  • Avoid frequent use due to dependence potential.