Valium has been prescribed to treat anxiety disorders since the 1960s. Due to the initial problems suffered by those who are prescribed Valium, it can be very easy for someone to begin to abuse the drug. Valium is very easy for people to obtain because it is prescribed so often. It is given to people to calm their nerves for things as routine as a dentist’s appointment as well as treatment of severe anxiety. Most households probably have a half-empty bottle of Valium in a back drawer somewhere. 

If you find that you feel the need to take your Valium in almost any situation, several times a day, regardless of your doctor’s orders, you have probably developed an unhealthy dependence upon the medication. As you take Valium more often, it will build up in your system and you’ll find that you need to take even more to achieve the balance you’re looking for. This endless cycle can lead quickly to addiction and dangerous side effects. 

The most common symptom of Valium abuse is a constant sense of drowsiness or unsteadiness. The sedative works to dampen your response to stimulation, and it slows your body’s systems down remarkably. You may feel more easily confused and make poor judgments while you abuse Valium. Since your nerve responses have become slowed down, you’ll find that you are more clumsy and it is harder to get around.