1. (Units) Also called: statute mile a unit of length used in the UK, the US, and certain other countries, equal to 1760 yards.
Valium is a benzodiazepine with properties of being a sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnestic and muscle relaxant drug. Valium is generally used to treat short term moderate to severe anxiety or insomnia.
Valium Abuse Potential. Although valium is invaluable in the treatment of anxiety disorders, it has the potential for abuse and may cause dependence or addiction. It is important to distinguish between addiction and normal physical dependence. A number of valium abusers also abuse other illicit drugs.alium is usually a secondary drug of abuse and used mainly to potentiate the âhighâ obtained from other drugs. However, even legitimate and therapeutic usage of valium is associated with an inherent risk of addiction and physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms of valium include: 1  Convulsions.