The Shocking Rise in Valium Abuse

Close-up image of a large pile of light blue prescription pills, likely opioids, scattered on a white surface, illustrating the scale of prescription drug abuse

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of people using the Internet and street dealers to obtain prescription drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia. The drugs causing the most concern are sold as benzodiazepines, including fake Xanax and ‘street Valium. There are many forms of illegal benzos circulating, and these are dangerous to […]

Valium Addiction and Abuse – Diazepam

bottle of valium on it side with pills scattered on a blue surface

Valium, like all benzodiazepines, quickly causes tolerance and dependence. Valium Addiction can advance quickly if the drug is not used in a way advised by a doctor.  Valium taken continuously over a prolonged time can cause a person to become tolerant of a certain dosage, and they need to take more to feel any of […]