Valium

=What Is Valium?= Valium is only the first brand name of the drug Diazepam, developed by Sternbach of Hoffman La-Roche. Diazepam can be used in a myriad of treatments and other stuff including:
 * Anxiety
 * Panic attacks
 * Epilepsy
 * Used as an anesthetic
 * Painkiller
 * Treat opium withdrawls
 * Treat overdoses on hallucinogen
 * and much more

=How Does Diazepam Work?= Diazepam attaches itself to a subunit receptor site of the receptor GABAa, this subunit is different from the normal GABAa receptor site where the natural molecule GABA attaches. The diazepam activates the GABAa receptor causing the membrane of the neuron to hyperpolarize, this causes decreased neurological activity.

=What Are The Side Effects= Although Diazepam its very useful it does have alot of side effects: In rare cases Diazepam can cause:
 * Sleepiness
 * Supressed REM sleep
 * Addiction
 * Decreased Motor Function
 * Depression
 * Difficulty learning
 * Decreased Cognitive Activity
 * Nervousness
 * Irratibility
 * Insomnia
 * Muscle Cramps
 * Rage
 * Violence