After a war that left deep psychological scars, Lebanon spent nearly $17.49 million on anti-anxiety medications, sedatives, and antidepressants in 2025. Now, Xanax has disappeared from the market.
Xanax is among the most widely used medications in Lebanon, and high demand has often led to shortages. But beyond the supply issue lies the portrait of a society living under constant fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, where pharmacies have gradually become daily stops for those seeking temporary relief amid mounting security, social, and economic pressures.
