Benzodiazepines

Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg)

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

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⚡What it does

Also known asXanax, Bars, Pfizer LongBars, Zans, Footballs

CategoryBenzodiazepines

Schedule / classSchedule IV (US)

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

Street price~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar (diverted); $1–$5 counterfeits

Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV; felony without prescription

Last updated2026-09-12

Sources: NIDA, DEA, EMCDDA

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
Etizolam	Not federally scheduled	Extremely popular RC benzo — dependence sneaks up fast; Fake 'Xanax' bars often contain etizolam or stronger analogues	~$0.50–$3 per 1 mg tablet/pellet
Flubromazolam	Schedule I	Blackout doses are close to active doses; Detected in many fake-Xanax and fake-Valium supplies	~$1–$4 per 0.25 mg equivalent

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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