Q: How bad, actually, is getting barred out? Any bad side effects?

A: Very bad!!!!! You cannot remember anything for about 18-24 hrs,(sometimes longer depending on if you do any other drugs or drink alcohol with them), but you can walk and talk and appear fine.A friend of mine did it and has no recollection of getting arrested until he found the receipt for his belongings from the police station the next day. As far as side effects you will be very tired for a few days and basically out of it. Not to mention DEATH is always a possible side effect.All benzodiazapines (xanax ,clonopin , ativan) ARE EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE .You shouldn't start taking them if you don't need them for a ligitimate condition. They aren't very fun- unless walking around the next day asking your friends what you did and hoping you didn't embarrass yourself or kill someone sounds like a good time.