Welcome to the topic Valium Addiction And Abuse. Diazepam is the standard term for Valium. It is a benzodiazepine, which is a class of medications. Among other problems, Valium is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders and episodic anxiety (such as anxiety that follows a traumatic experience). There are two types of benzodiazepines: those that take effect quickly and those that take effect slowly. Within 30-60 minutes of taking Valium, the sedative effects begin to…

Welcome to the topic Are You A High Functioning Drug Addict? Many things come to mind when thinking of addiction’s debilitating effects, such as losing a career, being incapable of developing good relationships, dealing with one’s emotional stability, and so on. Addiction has all these characteristics, and it’s not hard to see why. However, the long-term effects of addiction are not always obvious.   A functional addict may not be equipped to notice how their…