In the U.S., Valium has long been a popular prescription for anxiety, stress, and muscle relaxation. However, as awareness around the opioid and benzodiazepine epidemic grows, so do concerns about Valium’s addictive properties. Once considered a "miracle drug" in the 1960s and 1970s, today it is prescribed more cautiously. Many doctors are shifting toward non-addictive options, but Valium still remains a key part of the U.S. treatment landscape for severe anxiety disorders.