Hi T-1......my husband is an addict and he got addicted to xanax (a benzo) that he was taking for anxiety attacks. He has social anxiety/panic disorder. He currently is on paxil and likes it. its non-addictive and non-narcotic according to my husbands doctor. xanax and other benzo's like valium are very EASY to get addicted to and are VERY hard to come off of if you do get hooked. Be very careful if that is the road you want to take.