Xanax

Because it works so well, users often start relying on it for more than just emergencies. They might take a pill just to "get through the day" or to feel "normal" in social situations.

Stories about Xanax (alprazolam) often follow a similar arc: a desperate search for relief from anxiety or insomnia that spirals into a fog of memory loss and physical dependence. Originally developed by in the late 1960s as a safer alternative to older antidepressants and sleep aids, it was approved by the FDA in 1981 and soon became one of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S.. Because it works so well, users often start

Here is a composite story based on the common experiences of those who have dealt with the drug: The "Magic" Pill Originally developed by in the late 1960s as