Alprazolam
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An extremely common benzodiazepine better known as Xanax, frequently prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Alprazolam is short-lasting and primarily anxiolytic, though also possesses hypnotic properties. At high doses amnesia and loss of inhibition are common. Do not mix with other depressants.
Dosage
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| Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25-0.5 mg | 0.5-1.5 mg | 1.5-2 mg | 2-2 mg |
Duration
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Safer Use
- NOTE: Warning - higher doses increase the chances of blacking out
- When taken for a long period of time, abrupt discontinuation is highly unadvised. Avoid combining other depressants such as Alcohol.
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Blood | 6–27 hours |
| Saliva | 1–3 days |
| Urine | 2–7 days |
| Hair | 1–90 days |
Note: Relatively short-acting benzodiazepine. Some immunoassays have lower cross-reactivity for alprazolam; confirmation testing (LC-MS/MS) may be needed.
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