Why Xanax Is One of the Most Prescribed Medications in the U.S.
Xanax, a brand name for the drug alprazolam, belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and sometimes for the management of insomnia or depression-related symptoms. As a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, Xanax works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has […]