BTW, I have used xanax before, twice I think, over the years, and didn't get in trouble. (I'm super careful about stuff like this.) It is helpful to know that it has more risks than I thought though. (I'm careful about painkillers too. I mean, if you get major dental work, or surgery, you gotta take some, but I always end up with a lot left over.) It's good to know the risks - I definitely wasn't aware of its abuse potential specifically.