Why Xanax is like alcohol

Drugs like Xanax, Valium and Klonopin are anti anxiety medicines in the benzodiazepine family. They do a very good job treating anxiety, but they can be addictive. If you are addicted to them from taking them on a daily basis, if you stop abruptly, it can be life threatening.
Alcohol withdrawl and benzodiazepine withdrawl are the same physically. In fact, if you are an alcoholic, we trade your alcohol addiction to a Valium addiction, then slowly wean you off the Valium.

[@bunky97]

The first time I took Ativan I was very surprised how similar it felt to alcohol. Benzos feel almost like a very clean version of alcohol with little to no euphoria.

[@Hawklaxx]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a better description of how benzos feel

[@Music-kf2st]

This

[@Music-kf2st]

I legit word for word have basically said that ppl talk slumps etc nah it's legit just clean alcohol like ethanol to moonshine (if it wasn't toxic)

[@Zozo_man]

So you basically feel like a zombie

[@ProdNapoleon]

When my anxiety was super high i got euphoric from Xanax never abused Xanax thank god I found a natural way to cope with my anxiety

[@jasonspirit992]

I have been through alcohol withdrawal...... Xanax and Valium don't give you nearly half of a high then alcohol does.....

[@boujiatexas1870]

Fuck the high . did it help with with your withdraw though?

[@wilsono5453]

Yeah, Xanax saved me and alcohol almost ruined my life.

[@hiraymondduarte9176]

I quit xanax 7 months ago. I drank last few days this month but noticed I kind of like it a Lil too much. Thanks for the information I'll be careful with alcohol cuz it's just like benzos.

[@chrisbilling]

pretty informative but you dont adress the underlying mechanisms primarily my previous comment, gaba. But im glad youre not one of those doctors who are totally against benzos, lots of people wouldnt be able to live a normal life without benzos. great video

[@eddiegarciajr6653]

Weird how I used alcohol to taper off Xanax. I’m still struggling at 17 months though. But I’m drinking less and less and haven’t touched a benzo since.

[@GrizzlyAdam03]

Usually xans are more potent u probably were taking pressed xans tho

[@Joylynnfrancis]

I’m thinking of trying this as my doctor is all the place with me and I still having anxiety plus suicidal ideations and fatigue. I can’t get going. I’m 61 and am tapering off 8mg, but she bumped me down to 6mg in 1 month. I’m just scared.

[@someoneelse3173]

@@Joylynnfrancis how are u know?? if ur still on xanax switch to a softer one which lasts longer like diazepam u can taper them pretty fine and yea like i said they last longer....it's possible! Good luck and GOD bless you!

[@Joylynnfrancis]

@@someoneelse3173 I am still trying to either find a doctor who understands the Ashton Manual taper protocol or just keep trying myself. I just found a psychiatrist but he wants me to do 6 ketamine treatments, of which the first one did nothing but make my symptoms worse for about a week. He does not know how to taper and has given me a rx for Xanax x 3 Months. A brief history, I saw a new psychiatrist locally, I live in rural Kansas. She cold turkey me off the Xanax and within 2 days I was admitted to the hospital for 3 days. I fired her and my regular doctor didn’t know what to do with me so it was decided best to go to a rehab. Well it was a 12 step and did nothing for my benzo issues. Came home within 2 weeks and still can’t find any treatment center that specializes in benzo recovery. I even have hot lines looking for me and we found one that is called ORO, super fancy but specializes in benzo withdrawal. Very expensive and it doesn’t take my insurance. So they found me another one that basically said they will have me off between 5-7 days. When I hear this, I know they have no idea how to taper a person off safely. Anyone have any suggestions for me? I am feeling hopeless and broken and I just want my life back from these medical professionals that had a huge hand In my current situation. 🙏🏼 Thank you.

[@LolLol-su1ju]

I used to take 4mg, but now I'm down to 0.5mg, as need it, I only took once, since I got it last month, I am so proud myself, of course, my doctor gave me another meds so I can calm this far. I am battling panic disorder since 2006 to now, I hope, my goal is I don't have to take Xanax anymore.

[@hiraymondduarte9176]

County Diamond hey diamond girl! How are you doing? I know it sucks to have anxiety I have it also but the xanax is a huge band aid. I used it for over five years and I was eating them like Skittles. You can do it but taper very slow.

[@aminozuur]

How long did you take 4mg a day?

[@nitzaperez7173]

@@hiraymondduarte9176 Hello I read you're comment did you get withdrawal, I know you said go slow but did you feel withdrawal going slow, can you please respond I will appreciate. Thank you.

[@AfjeerOf]

I don't know about regular use but for a one time heavy use, alcohol is way more dangerous than alprazolam. That's just my opinion, might be different for other people.

[@a4mbs]

Barbiturates are also very dangerous, and their withdrawal is life-threatening.

[@eclipsedbyglory3169]

Im using beer for xanax cold turkey..... Im shaking . day 2

[@hiraymondduarte9176]

Mike L sup Mike? How are you doing foolio?

[@josephstalin9357]

Use vodka

[@IAmLegend9291]

When I’m in hangover in the morning I feel just a little bit tired but still ok for the first 2-3 hours, after I start feeling really bad : anxiety, tachycardia, difficult breathing, very strong dizziness.... If I take a Xanax after 20 minutes hangover just gone, or if I take it before the alcohol is gone from my system in those 2-3 hours I avoid the whole thing . Why?

[@justjoy7194]

Exactly, I think it is way worst than Heroin and other substances.

[@johnskevinton6941]

I don't think xanax (or other benzodiazepines) ""cure" hangover but they help deal with some of the symptoms of hangover such as anxiety and morning jitters. i usually take them in the morning after heavy night of drinking to avoid drinking in the morning to cure a hangover.

[@SuperSonic1116]

I hate the doctor that prescribed me xanax, I was told I needed it for my whole life and so far its ruined my life. I decided to ween off and im cutting them into small amounts but its taken me 4 months and so far im not done, i still shake and have a racing heart and panic attacks and its only made it worse. I wouldnt wish this on anybody, I constantly think about killing myself but the only thing keeping me going at this point is the hope that this will one day stop

[@kcar8974]

I was given Ativan at the hospital and then days later by my doctor. I've been on it for almost three years now. It sounds like withdrawals are horrible and you're basically stuck forever. I don't know how to get off at this point.

[@justjoy7194]

@@kcar8974 Their taking us off now, I have been on them since the 60s, this new Generation has No idea how difficult it is, I'm down to 10 .mg of Librium daily from 25.mg twice a day, been in ER four times, I wish I could stay on them for the next 10 years, why do we have to face hell in our old age, there should be Compensation for Doctors we put our trust in.

[@kcar8974]

@@justjoy7194 My doctor told me last time I seen her she was cutting me down. It just puts you into more panic. I really didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started taking them. I just knew they helped with my panic disorder. If you've been on your medication that long it is unfair for them to take it away now. They're the ones that have it to you in the first place. I'm sorry this is happening to you 😢

[@sprsae9003]

benzos are like alcohol without the euphoria

[@anthonypollock1437]

Sprsae they actually cause much euphoria which is why they are so often abused

[@Aooool1]

ACTUALLY, they don't.

[@robertbendik9901]

buspirone and hydroxyziline are not working for anxiety for everybody

[@e-lb3234]

You Are A GOOD SPEAKER AND WOW YOU DID IT CLEAR, informative and such REAL KNOWLEDGE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dp9218]

Everytime I take a Xanax the next day is absolutely brutal

[@Partyfreaker]

What do you advice for sleep and anxiety? What ALL doctors forget is that Anti-depressants are also highly addictive and most patients have lots of trouble tapering down from Anti-depressants, also my personality is completely gone when i take them and even on low doses and different brands I get lots of tremors, extreme skin irritation and even on low doses a fast serotonine syndrome like symptoms.

[@ProdNapoleon]

I’ma be honest with you man I had the same issue I started working out and cut sodas out and drank water and ate clean (cooked my own food) it helped out a ton and plus if you want I’d recommend semen retention it helped me I’m a huge advocate for it but I understand if it’s not for you I’m not a person to judge but im a super advocate for working out and eating clean it makes you sleep like a baby

[@nickydaviesnsdpharms3084]

Actually there is another group of drugs which are life threatening in withdrawl and that is the barbiturates but they are almost never prescribed anymore!

[@1osayd1]

yah they gone

[@dobermanxxxl]

How do you feel about klonopin 0.5mg qd. Some times a Day is skipped, without issue. The half life is some what long, which is helpful. Never had a problem discontinuing at this dose, never had a problem using more than this dose either

[@robertbendik9901]

GHB - ALCOHOL - BENZODIAZEPINES ...AND THE POTENT NOVEL GABAPENTINOIDS - PREGABALIN, 4METHYL-PREGABALIN, MIROGABALIN THOSE 3 HAVE VERY SIMILAR WD´S LIKE BENZOS.

[@thebellydoc]

Hi Greg, I have told patients exactly the same - how would you feel if I told you to have a whisky to help? Generally they look at me like I'm talking rubbish but now I'm going to show them your video, thanks. (I do occasionally prescribe for acute psychological trauma.)

[@CastelloWellness]

Mark Bell Benzos definitely have a role in acute issues, or occasional use. The effects of the med are almost instant and effective, so a very rewarding behavior from a patients point if view.

[@leonardfrye7027]

Why wouldn't you insurance allow you to get treatment for heroin or opiate addiction? In my state, everything is covered because luckily I have UPMC through the state. I just don't understand why people downplay opiate addiction, if you don't get it treated theres a good chance you will just keep abusing opiates your whole life until you overdose if you don't find help.

[@markpeacock6307]

The rattle is brutal i am 8 weeks clean from them using a mixture of valium and xanax mixed with opiates and promtheazine and whatever else i could get my hands on tbh all that alongside about 4 gram of weed a day still feel a bit crappy now tbh

[@billz9303]

So heroin doesn't cause withdrawal?

[@youtubeepicuser4209]

Doctor, I’ve been prescribed Ativan as sort of a multi-purpose drug for anxiety, epilepsy, and sleep issues (although I do other things and have other drug prescriptions for sleep but in general try to stay away from drugs for that), but I mainly use it to prevent seizures if I feel an aura. I’ve had Ativan for quite a while and it’s definitely not working as well to stop the auras. I don’t want to take more because I feel like the obvious tolerance I have will just keep building and I could get addicted. However, I really want to stay with benzodiazepines because as far as I know there’s nothing better to stop seizures (and while I take Depakote, it’s not always going to prevent a seizure), and I know it works really well for me. I was planning on asking for a different benzo but I don’t necessarily want Xanax, because I know how recreational it is. Should I request a drug? Turn down Xanax? Take higher doses of Ativan?

[@kevinpatrick4408]

Phenobarbital puts benzos and other anti seizure meds to shame. But be careful because it's hell coming off of phenobarbital.

[@johnskevinton6941]

Thanks for your life saving advice Doc.

[@kevinpatrick4408]

You forgot to mention the dangers of barbituate withdrawal. But basically what you're saying is, if someone is withdrawaling from benzos, they can cure the withdrawals with a couple of shots of whiskey?

[@Mcfluffymittens]

Yes... when I went cold turkey off Klonopin I went straight to vodka for the withdrawal symptoms and it made the symptoms go away

[@Crazyreviewer123]

Question. I been on 0.5 cut in half Klonopin for the last 6 to 7 years due to violent shaking and twitching Months ago after being admitted in the er for a bacterial infection the nurse accidentally gave me a full .05 Klonopin it was a purple one beside that I been taking and still am taking half of a 0.5 pills. Sometimes though I notice my body shaking vibration type from inside and my balance isn’t as stable as it was. Do you think this may have something to do with being on Klonopin for over 6 years

[@gmc202]

It is a Kindling effect. It will pass

[@crystalfeather9040]

I took ativan twice and it helped. I didn't feel anything addictive about it. I don't understand what people are talking about. But, because people abuse it, people who need it have to get a hassle. Doctors need to stop with the hysterics and just help people when they ask and when their ass is getting paid.

[@1osayd1]

ativan is too weak benzo v xanax and the other benzos

[@kenseymour5152]

Keep taking it for a few months and quit you will understand

[@Mcfluffymittens]

Ativan is for light weights and do nothing try Xanax or Klonopin and you will feel a big difference

[@amberross8792]

I've been on Klonopin for almost 15yrs. Now I'm nervous taking it because I don't take it daily. I go months with out getting it filled. I'm supposed to take it twice a day and don't. I don't even take it once a week.

[@morgangonzales7638]

Not taking it daily is great! You should never use benzos every day. The take two daily is more of a upper limit that you shouldn't exceed. Benzos arent a drug that you take daily, like an ssri, to achieve the effects;they happen shortly after you take them. Like the doc said, use them as an emergency thing, not a daily thing.

[@AcidHead710]

Don't ever take them everday 2x a week at most

[@qasemammar636]

Docter i have a question you said to use valium for acute lower back pain , can you give other other alternatives for muscle relaxer because valium is not available in my country ,i have lower back pain for a year now with no any spinal problem.

[@CastelloWellness]

Baaclofen or Skelaxen are decent. Avoid Flexeril, it is extremely sedating and not very effective

[@markoistefan7594]

what do you think about lorazepam does it have the same effect as alcohol or ???

[@brodybrady1696]

This is not true. Heroin and cocaine withdrawal can also certainly be life threatening.

[@phyllisjonson7501]

My 83 yr old mother has a really bad addiction to Xanax. Her Dr. Has been prescribing them to her for the past 20 yrs. It's so bad that when she runs out (she goes thru 60 pills in 2-3 wks) she buys them off the street. I need to report this Dr, what can I do?

[@djaytv1621]

Jesus bro I’d she still here?

[@davidvillarreal547]

You explained it very well. Dir. Villarreal.

[@hansvrensburg5802]

VERY GOOD ADVISE.I,VE HAD 4 FITS IN 4 YEARS FROM DIAZAPAM WITHDRAWALL.BECAUSE I WANT IT STOP QUICK

[@Tracks777]

Great stuff :)

[@danielwoltag5740]

I have had a low grade fever for almost two months now from leaving xanax. When will I be normal again?

[@alwayselite3229]

2097

[@whitewhite5711]

How ya feelin

[@danielwoltag5740]

@@whitewhite5711 Better.

[@sherrybutler671]

I drink for my anxiety it Makes sense

[@wilsono5453]

This dude literally said Xanax doesn't have a stigma LOL

[@theraptor5932]

How do you feel about gabapentin for alcohol withdrawl? Please respond thanks

[@xtah6518]

i feel ok

[@jamesafridi4669]

Forgot Heroin

[@kendallstreet1920]

Not quite related but I took 0.25 of Xanax 24 hours ago is it safe for me to drink alcohol now?

[@mongogojjo5944]

Wow, well you're a wimp. Yeah it's safe dude, for fucks sake people mix benzos and alcohol at the same exact time frequently and you're worried about a 24 hour difference? Well if there's one thing that can be confirmed from that, you definitely have anxiety and genuinely need the xanax.

[@matthewbramlett9275]

back when I was a kid. I never felt at ease. didn’t know what it was. Found a valium. wow. thats all I could say. Never got addicted thankfully. BUT I searched the drug out. luckily for me. rarely finding it.

[@sweetlilhifi]

I was drinking and was honest with my psych and they still put me on Ativan 3x a day everyday. I quit on my own a year ago but it was a living hell. I had to move to another state to realize how backwards this was. I could’ve stopped breathing easily in my sleep and almost all of 2016 is blank for me.

[@eclipsedbyglory3169]

Im on seroquel but dont know if i took my dose last night

[@nitzaperez7349]

Dr Greg Castillo Thank you for you video great information, I been taking Xanax for almost 6 years daily 3 time a day 1mg I want to wean off from them my question to you is, is it truth the if you wean off from benzo very slowly you can still have withdrawal, I really want to wean off from then very ,very slowly it this truth. Please Dr Castillo I will appreciate if you can respond to me I am 53 year old I need to stop taking this benzo. Thank you.

[@CastelloWellness]

Nitza Perez You definitely have to have a conversation with your doctor.

[@nitzaperez7349]

Dr. Greg Castello Thank you for responded back to me, I did talk to my doctor I guess I just wanted to hear a second opinion if that could happen weaning slow if you still can get withdrawal. Thank you again.

[@AngiePeacockMSW]

Nitza Perez read this and bring to your doctor. www.benzo.org.uk/manual/

[@davidvillarreal547]

Best bet. .05 mg t.i.d. 3RF

[@Tilr701]

So during a benzo withdrawals can one drink alcohol socially

[@mongogojjo5944]

You could ? Unless you get at least 4 beers deep though you're still gonna be dealing with some symptoms, why would you wanna be social during benzo withdrawal anyways? Just grab a 12 rack and some kava root pills for your withdrawal, Kava also effects gaba and feels like a clear headed way less drowsy version of benzos.

[@Tilr701]

@@mongogojjo5944 i have been off Klonopin for the last three months. I have had an occasional drink because I haven't been able to sleep otherwise. It's been really difficult. I don't think one gets kava pills here. Yes I need to stop those occasional drinks too.

[@stuart1409]

Shit man i had those symptoms of dying for not tapering after 3 weeks daily use on my first time, i did feel like I was close to dying, FUCK

[@whitewhite5711]

late reply - but you should let your doctor know before you quit or start to taper from benzos or alcohol , the doctor can help you execute your plan in a healthier and better manner imo

[@thegriggspaul]

i wonder what kind of interation there is between lsd and achol

[@Aooool1]

def don't do both, they will ruin each other

[@AcidHead710]

It made depressed and more like psychosis

[@mongogojjo5944]

I had an amazing time mixing them. However if I were you I'd the save beers for the end/comedown of the acid trip

[@SA-gf3th]

No they're not

[@lakechicotguyrippnlips9350]

His ass probably been to rehab 2 or 3 times him self

[@mongogojjo5944]

And? Who gives a shit, what is your point?

[@thatyoutubechannel9953]

"getting prescriptions" haha as if

[@9electromatic]

thanks for info

[@neversleep6534]

xanax feels stronger than whisky tho.

[@jasonspirit992]

You must be drinking some weak, shitty whisky then.

[@neversleep6534]

Jason Spirit 40%

[@jasonspirit992]

@@neversleep6534 Then i really don't understand, only guess is because i was drinking very cheap Russian imported vodka.

[@mongogojjo5944]

Yeah no shit if you're comparing ONE glass of whiskey to one xanax bar.

[@neversleep6534]

@@mongogojjo5944 I was comparing it to 0,5mg there are no bars in The Netherlands only the blue pentagon 2mg XR’s.

[@joshbecque3922]

All facts

[@chrisbilling]

wait wait lemme guess, GABA

[@realbddy1921]

yes sir

[@lalolopez4195]

Do Xanax have Ethanol ? Can it be detected by an Alcohol Leg Brace ??