Xanax treatment, Portland, Oregon
Xanax addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon
Xanax (alprazolam) can ease anxiety when it is prescribed and monitored, but tolerance builds quickly and dependence can follow. Crestview helps you stop safely and treats the anxiety that often sits underneath.
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Medically reviewed by Medical Director Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM · Updated
Do not stop Xanax suddenly on your own
After regular use, stopping Xanax or another benzodiazepine all at once can cause serious withdrawal, including seizures. Talk to a doctor or call admissions first. If someone is very hard to wake, is breathing slowly or has a seizure, call 911.
How Xanax dependence develops
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety and panic disorder. It works quickly and calms the nervous system, which is why it helps in the short term and why it is easy to misuse.
With regular use the body adapts, so the same dose does less. People may take more than prescribed, use pills that were not prescribed to them, or mix Xanax with alcohol or opioids, which raises the risk of overdose. Over time, many people feel they need Xanax just to feel normal.
Signs and withdrawal
Signs of Xanax misuse
Withdrawal can bring rebound anxiety, insomnia, shakiness, sweating and irritability, and in some cases seizures. That is why stopping needs a medical plan.
How treatment works
A safe taper first, then treatment
Admissions arranges a detox referral when a medically supervised taper is needed, then treatment continues at Crestview.
Call and assessment
Admissions talks through what is going on, checks your insurance and arranges a clinical assessment to set the right level of care.
Supervised taper by referral
A medical provider lowers the dose gradually so withdrawal stays safe.
Therapy
Individual, group and family therapy, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills.
Mental health care
Anxiety, depression, trauma and other conditions are treated in the same plan through dual diagnosis care.
Levels of care
Care that steps down as you progress
Your assessment sets the starting level. Care can move between levels as your needs change.
Residential treatment
Live-in care with around-the-clock support.
Partial hospitalization
Full days of treatment, home or sober living at night.
Intensive outpatient
Several days a week, around work and family.
Sober living
Structured, substance-free housing after treatment.
Detox
Detox is handled by referral
Crestview does not provide medical detox on site. Once a person is medically stable, we welcome them into residential or outpatient care, and admissions helps arrange the detox referral.
Risks
The risks of long-term Xanax use
Xanax can be helpful short term, but regular use carries real risks.
Dependence and tolerance
The same dose does less over time, and stopping causes withdrawal.
Memory and focus
Drowsiness, memory gaps and trouble concentrating.
Falls and accidents
Slowed reactions and poor coordination, especially for older adults and when driving.
Mixing with alcohol or opioids
Combining sedatives can slow breathing and raise the risk of overdose.
Rebound anxiety
Anxiety can come back stronger between doses or when stopping.
Counterfeit pills
Pills sold as Xanax can contain other drugs, including fentanyl.
Treating the anxiety
Care for the anxiety underneath
Many people start Xanax for anxiety or panic. Stopping without treating that anxiety makes relapse more likely.
Therapy such as CBT and DBT builds skills to manage anxiety and panic without relying on a sedative.
The psychiatric team can discuss other medication options that do not carry the same risk of dependence.
Not sure which level of care fits?
Talk it through with Garrett, Tuni or another member of our admissions team. The call is free and confidential, and there is no obligation.
Ask about Xanax treatment today
Confidential, no obligation. We will explain how a safe taper works and which level of care fits.
Questions
Common questions
Still have a question?
Garrett, Tuni and the admissions team can answer anything that is not here. Confidential, no obligation.
Call (866) 262-0531Can I stop taking Xanax on my own?
It is not safe to stop suddenly after regular use. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can cause seizures, so stopping should be planned with a doctor. Admissions can help arrange a supervised taper by referral.
Do you treat the anxiety too?
Yes. Anxiety is often why Xanax was started. Through dual diagnosis care, it is treated in the same plan with therapy and, when appropriate, other medication options.
Does insurance cover Xanax addiction treatment?
Coverage depends on your plan and the level of care. Admissions will check your benefits and explain expected costs before you start.
How long does a Xanax taper take?
It depends on the dose and how long Xanax has been used. A medical provider sets a gradual schedule so withdrawal stays safe.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Xanax?
No. Alcohol and Xanax both slow breathing, and combining them raises the risk of overdose.