Is valium a narcotic?

Valium, classified as a benzodiazepine and not a narcotic, is primarily utilized in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and certain seizure conditions. Known by its generic name diazepam, it is distinct from narcotics in both classification and function.

Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which results in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.