Benzodiazepines

Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg)

Street names: Xanax, Bars, Pfizer LongBars, Zans, Footballs

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⚡What it does

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg)	Schedule IV	Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam	~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar
Diazepam	Schedule IV	Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey	~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet
Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg)	Schedule IV	Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses	~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet
Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg)	Schedule IV	Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months	~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet
Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg)	Schedule IV	Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users	~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet
Bromazepam (Lexotan 6 mg)	Schedule IV	Dependence; withdrawal anxiety rebound	~$1–$5 per 6 mg tablet

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

What does Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) look like?

White 2 mg 'bars' (long, scored); blue/white/yellow football-shaped tablets by dose

What are the signs of a Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) overdose?

Extreme drowsiness; Slurred speech; Slow breathing — fatal with opioids/alcohol Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk) Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.

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