Valium is often prescribed for anxiety and panic attacks, among other things. It works by slowing brain activity, acting as a depressant. Because Valium leaves you feeling relaxed, people start taking more of it to stay calm and take the edge off. Valium addiction brings serious short term and long term effects, and at that point you need treatment and detoxification.

Short-term effects

Valium gives users a short-term feeling of happiness and a drunk feeling that comes with a lack of coordination. Once the drug starts to wear off and brain activity returns to normal, the person feels irritable and anxious. More serious effects include a rapid heart rate and, sometimes, seizures.

Long-term effects

After using Valium for a longer period, the body builds tolerance and it takes more of the drug to reach the same high. That rising use can lead to hallucinations, loss of the ability to remember things, and heart attacks. Beyond the physical effects, the addiction can wreck relationships and a person’s financial security.

Recovery

Valium addiction is usually treated by lowering the dose steadily to prevent the harmful symptoms of withdrawal. Behavioral therapy is the other part of it, and it helps the person get at what is underneath the addiction. Starting is the hardest part, especially while the body is still coming off the drug. It can be done with the right treatment center.

If you are ready to get help for yourself or someone you love, call Pines Recovery Life to get started with the valium detoxification process.

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