“Will anti-anxiety medication become addictive?”

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“Will anti-anxiety medication become addictive?”

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know will anti-anxiety medication become addictive?

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**Dr. Ira M. Bergman** Psychiatrist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ira M. Bergman Psychiatrist New York, NY

It depends which one. They can be.

**Andreea Seicean** Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Andreea Seicean Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry Chicago, IL

That depends on the medication. If it is a benzodiazepine like Xanax, then yes. Most other meds, no.

Andreea Seicean, MD PhD MPH

**Walter Aaron** Psychologist | Clinical Erie, PA · Accepted Answer

Walter Aaron Psychologist | Clinical Erie, PA

Xanax