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websurfpro
10-08-2007, 06:31 PM
Xanax is a benzodiazepine which causes relaxion within 10 to 15 minutes after administred . It goes under the category of CNS depressant. CNS depressants can slow normal brain function... CNS depressants can be divided into two groups, based on their chemistry and pharmacology:
Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam "xanax" , which can be prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, and panic attacks. Despite their many beneficial effects, benzodiazepines have the potential for abuse and should be used only as prescribed. A recent study in my country showed that many teenagers that took xanax for treating anxiety or at least to control it, have at least one suicidal attempt since their first dose. Of course this is one in 1000 people, but on a large scale this study show that xanax should be used only under strict medical supervision. Does anyone think this should be done?

LW75
10-11-2007, 06:06 AM
I can't see how "strict medical supervision" could ever be strict enough unless someone is in a hospital.

Parents are not always skilled at knowing what to look for, particularly if any signs of problems were subtle. People are often able to keep suicidal thoughts to themselves, and if they're serious they're going to keep it to themselves. The doctor isn't following the kid around 24 hours a day, watching what's going on and able to interrupt any attempt at suicide. Some kids aren't even living with two parents or one parent. They may be in a college dorm, foster home, or other non-parent living situation.

So, what, exactly, is "strict medical supervision"? Who will be watching that kid at 3:00 a.m. when, all of a sudden, he gets in a state where he can't bear existing and does something to hurt/kill himself? Obviously, the doctor won't be there. Neither will a nurse. Neither will parents because parents don't sleep in the room with teenagers.