Diazepam is a hypnotic, sedative, amnesic, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic muscle relaxant. The drug is generally used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. Nonetheless failure to use this drug as recommended by a doctor can lead to abuse and addiction. Comprehensive research conducted in the past has indicated that the drug is capable of creating a blend of psychological and physiological tolerance thereby making it hard for an individual to stop taking it. The dependency mainly results when patients take the drug for longer periods than recommended by physicians.
Diazepam is used medically for a number of purposes such as short term relief of anxiety and assistance in withdrawing from alcohol. Other conditions that may be treated using the drug include paranoia, hallucinations, tremors, acute agitation and severe delirium tremens. There are also other treatment applications such as tetanus, stiff-man syndrome, neurological disorders and muscle spasms.
