Valium Infographic

   Sep. 30, 2015
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Last Edited: February 28, 2020

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Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Jim Brown, CDCA

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Valium (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine that is prescribed mainly to help treat anxiety disorders, as well as alcohol withdrawal symptoms and muscle spasms. As a CNS depressant, Valium slows down neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Like all benzodiazepines, it is highly addictive in nature due to the body’s ability to quickly form a tolerance to the substance and is meant to be used on a temporary, “as-needed” basis. Visit the Valium Page for more information.

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