This is the kind of stuff I need to hear. I have learned more than I've ever wanted to know about meds, but I guess there is always more to learn. I'm not familiar with the term Benzo (assuming that Xanax fits into that catagory), but I'm aware that certain combinations can be harmful.

Right now, she's staying isolated (I'm keeping watch on her) and hasn't had access to Methadone since Thursday (when she took her last 5mg -- that was all she had that day).

As far as detox/rehab, I think that that is something she's dreaded all her life. She's never been or even talked to anyone who's been (as far as I know). I think, no I know, that 90% of her reluctance has to do with worry of what her family and friends will think of her. This is a case of Pride being her 2nd worse enemy.

Also regarding the Xanax, she has expressed that the Generic (Alprazolam 0.5) that she has been taking is so much weaker than the brand name that she justifies taking more than prescribed -- or gets caught up in the "take as needed for anxiety" as printed on the label...either way, how much is too much?!?

Thanks for your help!!

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