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Is diazepam a opioid?

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Diazepam, best known as Valium, is not an opioid. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, a class of sedative/hypnotics. Benzodiazepines are used primarily to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizure.

Opioids are pain killers and include drugs like morphine, codeine, heroin, and hydrocodone.

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