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Xanax Withdrawal Timeline • Xanax, a type of benzodiazepine drug is used in treating patients with anxiety problem, and control muscles spasms, episodes of seizures and sleeping disorder. The main function of this substance is to inhibit the central nervous system. People using this drug may develop addiction and use it recreationally during extended period of use. Xanax is very effective is relaxing the nerves as it creates a feeling of relaxation when taken in regular doses the pill form. It can lead to euphoric effect or feeling “high” when the drug is crushed and snorted or mixed with other substances and injected.
What is the withdrawal timeline? • If you are concerned about the Xanax withdrawal timeline or how soon it leaves the body, the average elimination is 9-16 hours. For a healthy individual, to get rid of a half dose of Xanax, he or she needs to wait 9 to 16 hours or four days to be clear off this drug.
What are the factors that can affect the Xanax withdrawal timeline? • Apart from the amount of Xanax taken or length of use, the factors that can affect the Xanax withdrawal timeline is dependent on the following: Age of the user Body fat content Height and weight Metabolism speed Existing health issues of the user whether he or she has liver or kidney problems
How can Xanax be detected? •
If you suspect someone to be abusing Xanax or using it for recreational purposes, the following can be done to verify the presence of Xanax:
Blood test Urine test Saliva swabs Hair follicle analysis •
Urine analysis is the common test done to check if a person is taking Xanax because this substance can stay in the body fluid, especially if larger doses of Xanax have been taken. For those users who only use Xanax occasionally, urine test might not provide an accurate report on use of Xanax because the substance can only stay in the body of a user that is taking larger doses of Xanax, for occasional users the substance may be no longer present after 4 days of intake.
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Saliva and blood tests are ideal for those individuals who have taken Xanax for a shorter period. In fact, Xanax can be easily detected after the initial dose, whereas the saliva test can work effectively within 2 days after last dose. Blood test will provide an accurate result within the day of use.
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Hair follicle test can be done for a month after last dose because the substance may have accumulated within the hair follicles, but it may take longer for the drug to appear in hair than in body fluids like blood or urine. So, if you took a hair sample from a person suspected to be abusing or addicted to Xanax, the hair sample may provide a negative result from this drug.
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Anyone suspected to have developed strong addiction to Xanax must be treated immediately because the Xanax withdrawal timeline and symptoms may pose health risks that can be life threatening. Prevent the dangers of stopping abruptly from Xanax by seeking professional help with a drug specialist.
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