About Valium
Valium is the trade name of Diazepam, a medication often prescribed for conditions such as severe anxiety, insomnia or acute alcohol withdrawal. The drug is also incredibly effective for a wide range of other medical complaints, including but not limited to tetanus, mania, psychosis, irritable bowel syndrome, various muscle complaints and Multiple Sclerosis.
Valium is also used as a sedative prior to many surgical or medical procedures. Although the drugs has demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of epilepsy, it is known to be extremely addictive and, as such, is not considered a suitable long-term treatment for the problem.
Valium can be consumed in a variety of forms, including pill, injection and suppository, but is largely taken in pill form. The drug is absorbed into the blood stream quickly, and usually begins working within half an hour (with a half life of 20-50 hours). Valium has a cumulative effect, and large stores of the drug build up in the adipose tissue, improving its impact over time. Valium can be injected into the blood stream or directly into the muscle. The drug is not usually administered this way, as it is not considered as effective or reliable as the orally administered form. Once consumed, Valium is able to disperse quickly around the body, permeating the blood-brain barrier.
The drug can also easily pass into the placenta and stores of breast milk, generally making it unsuitable for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers. The drug is almost entirely metabolised by enzymes in the liver, and the remaining elements of the medication are excreted in the patient's urine.