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alprazolam and Cannabis Abuse

alprazolam has been researched along with Cannabis Abuse in 3 studies

Alprazolam: A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)
alprazolam : A member of the class of triazolobenzodiazepines that is 4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine carrying methyl, phenyl and chloro substituents at positions 1, 6 and 8 respectively. Alprazolam is only found in individuals that have taken this drug.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic widely prescribed for treatment of panic-disorder and social phobias, although this medication is also subject to abuse."1.39Concentrations of alprazolam in blood from impaired drivers and forensic autopsies were not much different but showed a high prevalence of co-ingested illicit drugs. ( Holmgren, A; Jones, AW, 2013)
"All had withdrawal symptoms, six demonstrated tolerance, and at least four had substantial social or occupational impairment secondary to drug use."1.27Alprazolam dependence in seven patients. ( Juergens, SM; Morse, RM, 1988)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jones, AW1
Holmgren, A1
Schechtman, E1
Shinar, D1
Juergens, SM1
Morse, RM1

Trials

1 trial available for alprazolam and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Modeling drug detection and diagnosis with the 'drug evaluation and classification program'.
    Accident; analysis and prevention, 2005, Volume: 37, Issue:5

    Topics: Accidents, Traffic; Algorithms; Alprazolam; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Analysis of Variance; Aut

2005

Other Studies

2 other studies available for alprazolam and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Concentrations of alprazolam in blood from impaired drivers and forensic autopsies were not much different but showed a high prevalence of co-ingested illicit drugs.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2013, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Age Factors; Alcoholism; Alprazolam; Amphetamine; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Automobile Driving; Crime; Da

2013
Alprazolam dependence in seven patients.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1988, Volume: 145, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Male; Marijua

1988