The reason why so many fall victim to diazepam addiction is because of the drug’s effects on neurotransmitters in the brain, which in turn influence the central nervous system. As soon as diazepam is ingested and metabolised by the body, it increases the activity of the neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA’s main job is to slow down or block chemical messages in the central nervous system so when GABA is stimulated, it results in a calming and relaxing effect.

As the central nervous system slows, the brain’s ability to control dopamine is also affected. This means that you may experience heightened levels of this feel-good neurotransmitter, which leads to the pleasant ‘high’ so many people associate with diazepam.

However, as you continue to use diazepam more frequently, your natural neurotransmitter levels become out of balance and the brain starts to rely on the drug to feel normal. With this dependency, diazepam addiction soon follows and you will compulsively use despite any negative ramifications that may arise.