ive taken it. i'm prescribed xanax, and i dont abuse it.. i was into alcohol, coke, mostly pills.. but i have been on xanax (both benzos) for years and i'm still only on .5-1mg as needed. it's really a decision you're going to have to make yourself... i was on them before i ever really cared about addictions, but it did take me 2 years of therapy before i decided my anxiety was bad enough that i would take it. you can probably hear any story, good or bad, but it won't help you make the call because there ARE so many diff outcomes for diff people. good luck!