Alprazolam: Difference between revisions

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*'''[[Effect::Analysis suppression]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''{{citation needed}}

*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - Alprazolam produces [[disinhibition]] and [[euphoria]] which, along with its memory suppressing effects, can easily lead the user to black out and redose continually until their supply runs out or they lose consciousness. This effect can place the user at risk of fatal overdose from respiratory depression if they are consuming it with [[alcohol]] or other [[depressants]].

*'''[[Effect::Confusion]]''' - Alprazolam can cause confusion at heavy doses. This effect is a result of the drug suppressing basic cognitive functions such as comprehension, memory, and reasoning skills.

*'''[[Effect::Delusions|Delusions of sobriety]]''' - This is the false belief that one is perfectly sober despite obvious evidence to the contrary such as severe cognitive impairment and an inability to fully communicate with others. It most commonly occurs at heavy dosages.

*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]''' - Alprazolam has strong disinhibiting effects greater than that of other benzodiazepines like [[valium]] as well as [[alcohol]], but lower than that of [[GHB]].

*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]'''{{citation needed}} - Alprazolam has strong disinhibiting effects greater than that of other benzodiazepines like [[valium]] as well as [[alcohol]], but lower than that of [[GHB]].

*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]''' - Benzodiazepines like alprazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.

*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Benzodiazepines like alprazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.

*'''[[Effect::Emotion suppression]]''' - Although alprazolam primarily suppresses anxiety, it also dulls other emotions in a manner which is distinct but less intensive than that of [[antipsychotics]].

*'''[[Effect::Euphoria]]''' - A distinct portion of users report feeling a marked sense of emotional well-being and comfort while under the influence of this substance. Because this does not occur regularly or consistently for most users, it is speculated that this effect only manifests among those who have unusually high baseline levels of anxiety.

*'''[[Effect::Language suppression]]''' - Alprazolam is known to cause slurred speech and difficulty communicating words in a clear fashion.

*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]''' - Alprazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.

*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Alprazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.

**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]'''

**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]''' - Higher doses of alprazolam can easily lead to complete short-term amnesia (black out) similar to that of high doses of alcohol.

*'''[[Effect::Motivation suppression]]''' - Due to alprazolam's heavy sedation and lethargy, doing any type of activity that requires moving, or high amounts of effort may be difficult to do, especially at higher doses.

*'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]'''

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 *'''[[Effect::Analysis suppression]]'''
-*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''{{citation needed}}
 *'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - Alprazolam produces [[disinhibition]] and [[euphoria]] which, along with its memory suppressing effects, can easily lead the user to black out and redose continually until their supply runs out or they lose consciousness. This effect can place the user at risk of fatal overdose from respiratory depression if they are consuming it with [[alcohol]] or other [[depressants]].
 *'''[[Effect::Confusion]]''' - Alprazolam can cause confusion at heavy doses. This effect is a result of the drug suppressing basic cognitive functions such as comprehension, memory, and reasoning skills.
 *'''[[Effect::Delusions|Delusions of sobriety]]''' - This is the false belief that one is perfectly sober despite obvious evidence to the contrary such as severe cognitive impairment and an inability to fully communicate with others. It most commonly occurs at heavy dosages.
-*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]''' - Alprazolam has strong disinhibiting effects greater than that of other benzodiazepines like [[valium]] as well as [[alcohol]], but lower than that of [[GHB]].
+*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]'''{{citation needed}} - Alprazolam has strong disinhibiting effects greater than that of other benzodiazepines like [[valium]] as well as [[alcohol]], but lower than that of [[GHB]].
-*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]''' - Benzodiazepines like alprazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.
+*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Benzodiazepines like alprazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.
 *'''[[Effect::Emotion suppression]]''' - Although alprazolam primarily suppresses anxiety, it also dulls other emotions in a manner which is distinct but less intensive than that of [[antipsychotics]].
 *'''[[Effect::Euphoria]]''' - A distinct portion of users report feeling a marked sense of emotional well-being and comfort while under the influence of this substance. Because this does not occur regularly or consistently for most users, it is speculated that this effect only manifests among those who have unusually high baseline levels of anxiety.
 *'''[[Effect::Language suppression]]''' - Alprazolam is known to cause slurred speech and difficulty communicating words in a clear fashion.
-*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]''' - Alprazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.
+*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Alprazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.
-**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]'''
+**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]''' - Higher doses of alprazolam can easily lead to complete short-term amnesia (black out) similar to that of high doses of alcohol.
 *'''[[Effect::Motivation suppression]]''' - Due to alprazolam's heavy sedation and lethargy, doing any type of activity that requires moving, or high amounts of effort may be difficult to do, especially at higher doses.
 *'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]'''