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Valium Drug Addiction Drug
Rehab
Valium is a drug of the Benzodiazepine sedative
class. Valium (diazepam) acts on the limbic, thalmic and hypothalmic regions of
the central nervous system to potentiate the effects of inhibitory
neurotransmitters.
Difference Between Valium and
Diazepam
There is no actual difference between Valium and
Diazepam. Diazepam is the generic form of Valium which is the name brand
manufactured by Roche.
Appearance
Valium in mainly available in tablets. The 2mg tablet is white, the 5mg
tablet is yellow, and the 10mg tablet is blue.
Use
Valium is usually taken orally in tablet form but
is also manufactured in an intravenous form.
Effects
of Valium
The effects of Valium are felt within thirty minutes
after taking it orally and one to five minutes after injection.
Side Effects
- Clumsiness
- Sleepiness
- Abdominal Cramps
- Blurred Vision
- Dry Mouth
- Racing Heartbeat/Palpitations
- Shaking
- Slurred Speach
- Urination Problems
- Covulsions
- Hallucinations
- Memory Loss
- Trouble Breathing
- Staggering
- Trembling
- Headache
- Confusion
Symptoms
The symptoms of a Valium overdose include
- Come
- Confusion
- Diminished Reflexes
- Sleepiness
Valium Addiction
Valium is considered addictive. The user builds a tolerance and feels the need
to increase the amount they take to achieve the same "high". Over a period of
time Valium becomes physically and psychologically addictive.
Valium Withdrawal
The withdrawal symptoms of Valium
are similar to those of other barbiturates and alcohol which included:
- Convulsions
- Tremors
- Abdominal and muscle cramps
- Vomiting
- Sweating
Consequently, after extended abuse, abrupt
discontinuation should generally be avoided and a gradual dosage tapering
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