Alprazolam immediate-release (IR) is available as the brand-name drug Xanax. Alprazolam IR comes as an oral tablet. Alprazolam may also come in other forms, but this article does not cover them.

Some illegally obtained benzodiazepines look like prescription medicines but are counterfeits that may contain fentanyl.

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Experts say there’s been a rise in young people taking Xanax recreationally in Australia. The drug is usually prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders – so why are more people taking it?

After multiple multimillion-dollar seizures of the drug alprazolam – known by its brand name Xanax – in Australia last year, it’s clear that there’s growing demand for the substance.

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Xanax is the brand name for the drug Alprazolam, which is a benzodiazepine. The prescription drug is usually used for anxiety and sleeping issues. It's also used before surgery and medical ...

First things first: How does alprazolam, or Xanax, work? Alprazolam belongs to ... sleep medication and isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that purpose, medical ...

A man arrested Thursday in connection to a historic Holly Hill drug bust last week is facing additional charges, the ...