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I take alprazolam twice a day for anxiety and haven't had any problems with it. I do not abuse it, and often don't have to take it at all.
Similar experience here.
I am 19 mo sober and as Anna suggested, have tools I have learned to deal with my anxiety - I also have had an rx for ativan (lorazepam) since I quit drinking, and I do use it. It is 10mg up to 3x a day. I am completely honest with my therapist, careful about how I take the pills and always have some leftover at the end of the month. For me, meds I need are absolutely OK and are a complement to my AA program and support my sobriety.