Noah Cyrus’ Battle With Xanax Addiction
Who is Noah Cyrus?
Noah Cyrus, born January 8, 2000, is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is the little sister to Miley Cyrus and daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. As a child actress, she had minor roles on shows like Doc and Hannah Montana, as well as the English dub voice of a character in the film Ponyo. In 2016 she debuted her single “Make me (Cry)” which featured Labrinth. Recently, the 22 year old singer reveals Xanax addiction in a Rolling Stone interview.
Noah Cyrus’ Struggle with Xanax
Noah Cyrus’s most recent Rolling Stone interview highlighted her substance abuse beginning at age 18 with Xanax. This drug, which is a benzodiazepine meant to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, has the power to quiet the central nervous system. However, it also is highly addictive. Cyrus’ partner at the time gave her Xanax and perceived it as a method of connection between them. The interview further elucidated her motives to utilize the substance – Cyrus wanted to fit in, to be what she assumed he desired, and to seem cool in his eyes.
Furthermore, Cyrus noted the lowest moment of her dependency as being unable to stay awake during a talk. This signified the darkness of her struggle – “It was like being in a bottomless pit”, Cyrus said. Finally, she explained how she began using the substance to cope and alleviate her distress – “Once I understood it could mute out pain for a moment, it was too late.”
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How Noah Cyrus Overcame Xanax Addiction
Noah Cyrus later said it wasn’t until her grandmother passed away in 2020 that she decided to get help. Cyrus shared not being able to be present for her mom, Tish Cyrus, during her time of grief heavily on her mind and was her “big eye-opener”. Since then, she’s been in recovery. Noah explained she felt pressure of being part of a public family growing up, which includes her older sister Miley Cyrus and father, Billy Ray Cyrus. She had battled with body dysmorphia and depression over the years. Cyrus says her Xanax recovery is credited to hours of therapy and psychiatry.
Cyrus shared that since getting help “I wake up in the mornings, and I’m able to look in a mirror and go on about my day without hating myself”. Cyrus also says a game changer was meeting Mookie Singerman, a music manager who helped her create her debut album, “The Hardest Part”. Writing and creating this album allowed her to process her journey with addiction and also reconcile many relationships around her, while giving her much structure in the time she really needed that.
Signs of Xanax Addiction
Even when taken as prescribed, Xanax can be highly addictive because as a fast-acting benzodiazepine, it produces rapid, significant alterations in the brain. Anyone can quickly develop substance abuse and physical dependence, meaning they experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking the medication. If you suspect your Xanax use has become a problem, here are some signs and symptoms you may need to reach out for help:
- You have developed withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, depression, irritability and paranoia
- You use Xanax every time drug withdrawal symptoms start
- You have become more social withdrawn
- You have become involved in more risky behaviors
- You have built up a tolerance, meaning you need more Xanax more often to get the same effects
- You continue to take Xanax regardless of the negative consequences it has had on your life
- You spend a lot of time acquiring, taking, or recovering from Xanax use
Xanax Addiction Treatment at DayBreak
DayBreak Addiction Treatment Solutions offers comprehensive addiction treatment for all types of substance abuse. Our caring and supportive medical detox team can help you safely and comfortably withdraw from drugs and alcohol and help you transition into drug rehab. If you or a loved one is struggling with Xanax addiction or benzodiazepine addiction, please give us a call today at (844) 695-0083 to get started on the road to recovery.