I've been on Xanax for years and I only currently take 1 mg 3x/day. I don't find it euphoric or a pleasant benzo. It relieves my panic attacks and anxiety, but does nothing for me recreationally. I have taken big doses to get a "buzz or high" but ended up with nothing but feeling extra tired and losing a few days worth of my meds.
I find a number of other benzos more recreational, including nitrazepam, temazepam, diazepam, and triazolam. I enjoy the benzos with a heavier sedative action and a stronger muscle relaxant effect.
Alprazolam (Xanax) continues to be by far the most prescribed benzo in the United States (in the top 3 in Canada) and gaining popularity in Australia. Doctors like to prescribe it because it is effective, short-acting, and according to the American Medical Association, has a lower dependence liability than lorazepam and diazepam as far as anxiolytics go due to a lower incidence of side effects such as sedation, euphoria, and muscle relaxation.