Is Xanax an Upper or Downer?
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Is Xanax an Upper or Downer?

Many addictive substances are classified as either “uppers” or “downers”.  Uppers are stimulants while downers are depressants. These terms refer to the physical, mental, and emotional reactions an individual experiences while intoxicated by a specific substance. As stimulants, uppers produce an increase in energy, feelings of invincibility, and sharpened focus while downers act as depressants,…