Probably the most notorious Valium addict was John Hinckley, who shot and wounded President Reagan. Psychiatrists at his trial were divided over the part the drug played in the shooting.

The author overcame his dependence on pills and alcohol. Now he wants to beat back misconceptions about the science of ...

Diazepam 5mg/mL; soln for IM or IV use ... Assess patient's risk for abuse, misuse, addiction prior to and during therapy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Reevaluate periodically. Monitor blood counts ...

“How should we think about addicts’ aims and agency ... a man once in thrall to vodka and Klonopin (a Valium-type drug), Mr. Flanagan, now 76, is supremely well-equipped to answer.