Diazepam

Addiction Likelihood = 86%

Also Known As
Valium

History

Diazepam was first marketed by Sternbach under the name Valium in 1963. It was the top selling pharmaceutical in the US from 1968 to 1982. It is used for the treatment of sleep disorders, depression, alcohol withdrawal, and bipolar disorder.

Effects

Diazepam has a sedative and relaxing effect that can help to induce sleep. Side-effects can include impaired motor function, depression, anterograde amnesia, and cognitive deficits.

Common Administration

Dosages are normally determined on an individual basis, and range from 2mg per dose to 10mg per dose, depending on the severity of the symptoms exhibited by the patient.

Health issues

In some cases use of Diazepam can bring on nervousness, insomnia, muscle cramps, rage and violence. Overdoses of Diazepam are rarely fatal, unless mixed with other substances.