I'm a recovering addict (to pain meds) that was prescribed xanax to help me sleep. I don't have access to the bottle right now and don't remember the milligrams but I take 3 of them right before I want to go to sleep. I'm also receiving ECT treatments. On the night before an ECT, I can't take the xanax (to make sure I have a seizure as part of the treatment). While my sleep is not as good on those nights, I don't find myself craving it at all. I've never taken it during the day so I don't even know what the effect is.

Good luck finding something that helps you.