01/14/2026
If Xanax went from “as needed” to “I need it to feel normal”… that’s your sign to pause. Dependence can look like taking more than directed, needing more to get the same calm, running out early, using it to sleep, or feeling shaky/anxious when you skip a dose. Mixing Xanax with alcohol or other downers can be especially dangerous. You don’t have to figure this out alone—confidential help is available at NovaRecoveryCenter.com (737) 345-0811