I think you raise a very valid point. However, I also think that if you are on any med that can be abused, you should keep an open dialogue with your pdoc and others to keep a perspective about whether the meds are a pro or con.

I go back and forth on the issue. Sometimes I am afraid that I will be medicated for life. Sometimes I wonder if I really need all these drugs. And I talk to my pdoc about my fears. He reminds me about the quality of my life without my meds.

I think I am at a bigger risk for abusing caffeine than Xanax. But it is still good to talk about it.