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I'm in the US and have gotten Xanax a few times from my doc. Xanax has nothing to do with opioids. For that matter I have had no problem getting opioids when they were indicated (from the Emergency room physicians after getting an acute injury.)

(The combination of BZs and Opioids is not always dangerous in people who are experienced with the drugs, but can be a dangerous mixer for people who don't have tolerance.)

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A clarification: I'm a homeless nomad. I have the worst insurance available in my country. If I ask for Xanax, the assumption is that I will sell them to other homeless nomads, not use them for my own anxiety. This is but one of many subtle civil rights violations we poor suffer at the hands of the rich, who apparently can ask their doctors for Xanax and get them on request. Because homelessness is not anxiety-inducing. It's easy and free and safe and wonderful.

tldr; if you're poor, good luck getting any scheduled drug

Note to self. Sue the fuckers for violating my civil rights just to get Xanax. Clog up the courts. Finally! A windmill at which to tilt!

In the US the health insurance for indigent people (Medicaid) has good coverage for psych meds although it is tough to find doctors that want to see you. Health insurance for retired people (Medicare) doesn’t pay for Benzodiazepines because they cause falls in the elderly population. Some disabled people get the later if they worked long enough to qualify for regular social security.

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