Alprazolam/Summary

Main article: Alprazolam

Basics Names: Alprazolam, Xanax Psychoactive class: Depressant Chemical class: Benzodiazepine Dosage (oral) Threshold Common Heavy 0.25mg - 0.50mg - 1mg - 3mg - 6mg+ Light Strong Duration Total: 2 - 6 hours Onset: 15 - 90 minutes Peak: 1 - 2 hours Offset: 2 - 6 hours Afterglow: 2 - 4 hours

Tolerance Increases rapidly after several days Returns to baseline after 7 - 14 days Cross-tolerance with benzodiazepines Harm potential Paradoxical effects Extremely physically and psychologically addictive Low toxicity Potentially lethal when mixed with depressants like alcohol or opioids

Physical effects Sedation Dizziness Muscle relaxation Physical euphoria Motor control loss Respiratory depression Cognitive effects Amnesia Anxiety suppression Thought deceleration Disinhibition Information processing suppression Euphoria Compulsive redosing Delusions of sobriety

See also

• Subjective effect index
• Depressant
• Benzodiazepine