Is Valium an opiate?
No Valium is not an Opiate. It chemical name is Diazepam and it was developed as a synthetic Valerian root alternative by Doctor, who then discovered its superior qualities as a sedative (not a painkiller like opiates) and called it Valium which is the original Hoffman-LaRoche brand name for the Docs discovery. It is closer to a muscle relaxer than an Opiate. And Opium based drugs or synthesized alternatives are the very best for pain killing effect.
