Diazepam, otherwise known as Valium, is a benzodiazepine – a drug that sedates and depresses the central nervous system. It’s available by prescription and can help with a variety of health issues such as with spasms of the muscle, seizures, severe panic attacks and more. As with any prescription medication, however, Valium can be easily abused if a person comes to abuse the drug and begins craving the effects of the medication. Whether you’re currently in recovery from addiction or you have a loved one who has struggled with Valium addiction, sometimes it can help to learn a little more about Valium and what is to be expected with it.
Unfortunately, Valium is often abused by people who are trying to stay awake to complete tasks – such as college students who want to have more energy for schoolwork. People find that when they take Valium, they may experience less headaches, less anxiety and less aches and pains altogether. For many people, Valium can make it feel as though all problems have literally melted away – but the problem truly becomes an issue once the medication settles in and the body becomes dependent on the drug in order to get through the day properly.
Valium tends to weaken certain neurons in the brain – the area of the brain which is typically responsible for preventing excessive dopamine production, which leads a person to feel euphoric at times. This means that when Valium is taken, the more dopamine is produced in the brain – and the neurons that typically regulate it are not able to operate as well as they were before. The flooding of dopamine in the brain is what eventually causes the brain to experience cravings, and this can become incredibly hard to overcome.
If you’re struggling with Valium addiction, seek the help you need today. Recovery is possible – you’re not alone.
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