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Valium® (diazepam) is a tranquilizer that belongs to the drug class benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms and to mitigate withdrawal symptoms of alcohol and more addictive benzos. It is also sometimes prescribed with other medications to treat seizures. Valium was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1963 and quickly gained popularity for its sedative effects. In the early years, Valium was frequently prescribed to treat insomnia. However, newer sleep-inducing drugs such as Ambien have largely replaced diazepam for this purpose. Valium is currently available for oral administration in tablets containing 2, 5 or 10 mg of diazepam. The recommended dosage is based on the condition being treated to avoid the need for Valium addiction treatment centers TX offers. For example, in people with anxiety disorders and symptoms of anxiety, the dose is 2 mg to 10 mg, two to four times daily, depending on the severity.1,2,3
Between 1969 and 1982, Valium was the most prescribed drug in the U.S., and in 1979, sales reached a peak with more than 2.3 billion pills sold. You can see how this popularity led to a rise in the amount of prescription drug abuse. While diazepam has similar sedative and hypnotic effects as barbiturates, it is much less likely to result in lethal overdose and is thought to have less potential for abuse and dependence. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, diazepam ranks as one of the top five prescribed benzodiazepines, as well as one of the top five sold illegally.1
Although it was touted as a safer alternative to barbiturates, by the 1980s to 1990s, the use of diazepam and other benzodiazepines became more controversial. Many psychiatrists continued to prescribe Valium for anxiety disorders amid growing concerns regarding overprescribing and the potential for abuse and dependence. The growing number of Valium addiction treatment centers TX offers is a sign of this issue. Although Valium is abused, it is believed to have less risk of dependence relative to other benzos. Due to the lower risk of Valium addiction, it is used to mitigate withdrawal symptoms during medically supervised detox in individuals addicted to other benzos and alcohol.1
Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine so withdrawal can be prolonged, increasing the risk of relapse. We can help by placing clients on our chronic relapse track in Texas. At The Right Step, clients undergo detox supervised by medical professionals around the clock, an essential first step in recovery due to the dangers of sudden withdrawal. Gradual tapering of the drug is the preferred detox method to mitigate the worst symptoms and help reduce the chance of a client relapsing. During an inpatient drug rehab program, cognitive behavioral therapy and other forms of therapy focus on modifying thoughts, expectations and behaviors to help prevent relapse. Clients also work on building multifaceted coping mechanisms to deal with various life stressors.
Written by The Right Step Editorial Staff
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