Street slang for the perscription mood-elevator, Xanax (Alprazolam). Alprazolam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorder. While the drug is available in .25, .5, 1 and
2 mg doses, it's the
2 mg doses that earned this controlled substance the street name, "French Fries."
The
2 mg tablets are white with three slices (3 scores) in the side, and the number "
2" on one side and "Xanax" on the other side. These
score-marks give the tablets a resemblance to crinkle-cut french fries, and allow the tablets to be
broken into 4 equal parts of 0.5 mg.