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*omanilove
writes:My boyfriend admitted that he has been taking un-prescribed xanax for about 6 months . He said began taking it because he has trouble sleeping. We've been getting into a lot of fights and I always thought it was because I did something wrong...but he admitted the xanax makes him feel like he is angry with everyone and that everyone is against him.He says he does not take it daily but a few times a week. He says he takes 2 of .5mg tablets. He said he upped his dose because 1 does not work as well anymore.I am in the medical field and I am well informed that he has a tolerance and his body is forming an addiction or already addicted.I want to help wean him off of this drug. Our relationship has been rocky because of his use . He picks fights with me when we are not together and then he will not reply to my messages or answer my phone calls. This usually ends up with me having to go to his house to talk things out. He makes me feel like a psycho. I just want to help him. Any good advice would be helpful. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 June 2012): If you are in a medical field, you know that he needs to see a counselor or psychiatrist who specializes with addiction therapy. The simple fact that he continues to take xanax without a valid prescription and even though it makes him irrationally angry is a sign he is headed down the road to addiction if he doesn't work on his issues and stop taking this drug.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (21 June 2012):
 Xanax usually works just the opposite, lessens anger and anxiety. No matter, the issue is whether your boyfriend wants to get off the drug. There is nothing you can do for him if he doesn't. So does he?
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