The Xanax Episode: A Critical Conversation About the Dangers of Benzodiazepine Abuse and Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Dr. Nzinga Harrison is back for another vitally important conversation, this time focusing on benzodiazepines and Xanax in particular. Parents who have a son or daughter who's experimenting with substances must listen to this eye-opening and informative episode where Dr. Harrison and I discuss all-things-benzo's.

We cover so much territory in this discussion including  things like:

• what exactly benzodiazepines are and what they do in your body
• how long it takes to become addicted to Xanax
• what to watch for in your child as a potential sign of Xanax use
• 2 big warning signs of anxiety in a young person and how to have a conversation about it
• how benzo's and alcohol are related
• the role fentanyl plays in this conversation and why Narcan doesn't work for benzodiazepines (but why you should have & use it anyway)
• why are so many young people using Xanax in particular? 
• why Xanax’s unique formulation is perfect for panic attacks but also perfect for being addictive
• what psychiatrists think about Xanax 
• the anxiety soapbox Dr. Harrison and I are both shouting from and why we need a bigger box
• what rebound anxiety is and why Xanax produces is
• how Xanax use progresses to dangerous and addictive levels quickly
• how Xanax compares to Valium and Librium from a potency standpoint
• critical information about tapering off of and withdrawal from benzo’s

Don't miss this epic episode and share it with any parent who has an adolescent or young adult child who may be experimenting with pills.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Eleanor Health
• In Recovery Podcast

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