Cabrera A. & Enriquez C. - Xanax - P3 by Carolina Enriquez https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3 Alprazolam en-us 2016-03-09 16:22:16 UTC 2024-10-02 01:58:27 UTC hello@padlet.com What age group is most effected?  cabreali000 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99993498 The age groups most commonly effected by Xanax are between the ages of 21 - 34. Studies found that among all adults 18 to 80 years old, about 1 in 20 received a  prescription in 2008. Also many teens take it just to try it, they experiment with it to see the relaxing high.  ]]> 2016-03-09 16:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99993498 What is the purpose of consuming xanax?  carolinaaenriquez13 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99994197 The purpose is to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. It works by slowing down your brain activity, thereby producing a calming effect.  People decide to take this drug so they could get a sedative effect from it, as a relaxing high.   ]]> 2016-03-09 17:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99994197 What does the drug do to the body?  carolinaaenriquez13 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99994216 It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body.  It has the potential to reduce the physical tension, restlessness, and feelings of unease common with anxiety. Some of the common effects of Xanax are trouble with cognitive skills and difficulty producing words properly.  Some of the most common effects are 
 ·       Sedation
·       Muscle relaxation
·       Anxiety relief
·       Induced sleep
·       Drowsiness.

]]> 2016-03-09 17:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/99994216 Side Effects  cabreali000 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100264452 - Drowsiness
-Headaches
-Fatigue
-Dizziness
-Difficulty concentrating
-Dry mouth
-Changes in sex drive
-Inability to perform sexually
-Increased salivation
-Weight changes
-Difficulty urinating, Constipation
-Skin rashes
-Seizures Depression
-Shortness of breath
-Memory problems
-Unusual changes in your mood  ]]> 2016-03-10 16:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100264452 Commercial/Street Names  cabreali000 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100266402 -Zannies
-Bars
-Ladders
-Footballs
-Bennies
-Downers
-Goofballs
-Ludes
-Xs
-Peanuts
-Phennies
-Christmas Trees ]]> 2016-03-10 16:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100266402 Facts On The Drug  cabreali000 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100268236 1. Xanax is taken orally. It is effective for immediate relief as it is absorbed within 4 hours by the body.
2. CNN reported that before Michael Jackson died, he was taking between thirty and forty Xanax pills a day. While this may be an extreme number, Xanax addiction often causes users to take between ten and twenty pills a day.
3. Xanax is currently the 9th best selling drug in the United States.
4. 7 out of 10 teens who are addicted to Xanax are taking the pills out of their home’s medicine cabinet. 
5.The starting dose for treating panic disorder is 0.5 mg three times daily. This dosage may be increased every three to four days until the total daily dosage ranges from 2–10 mg. The total amount should be divided in at least three even daily doses. Average doses for anxiety associated with depression range from 2.5–3 mg daily divided into even doses.



]]> 2016-03-10 16:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100268236 How is the drug administered?  carolinaaenriquez13 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100338522 Xanax is administered orally, it comes in a tablet form. Most people take Xanax when doctors prescribe it to them. Some people decide to snort the drug.  Xanax comes in a tablet form so it's easy for people to crush it into powder. ]]> 2016-03-10 20:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100338522 Myths on the drug  carolinaaenriquez13 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100339287 1. A Xanax user must hit "rock bottom" before turning to rehabilitation. This is a myth because people of all different stages are treated in rehab centers. It's never too soon to seek medical health. 
2. Rehabilitation cures Xanax addiction. Xanax addiction cannot be cured. Rehab centers may help you get over the initial shock of not having it in your system and help you figure out what triggers you to abuse Xanax but that's they can really do. 
3. Xanax successfully treats anxiety. People who take these Xanax still continue to struggle, feel anxious, overwhelmed, and rely on it for a temporary relief.  IT's like you take it then the anxiety comes back and that's when you reach for another pill. ]]> 2016-03-10 20:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100339287 Sources  cabreali000 https://padlet.com/carolinaaenriquez13/xanax3/wish/100359490 Facts-https://www.copacms.com/resources/addiction-fact-sheets/xanax/
Myths-http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/cf/slideshows/anxiety-treatment-5-myths-about-taking-medication 
Side effects-http://www.rxlist.com/xanax-side-effects-drug-center.htm
Street Names-
http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?q=525038
Administered-
http://www.drugs.com/pro/xanax-xr.html
Purpose-
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs/xanax


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  • http://www.drugs.com/xanax.html
  • http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-9824/xanax-oral/details
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