Its modest, oval-shaped body conceals a chemical composition that was thoughtfully designed to provide relief. The active component, diazepam, dances through the bloodstream and attaches itself to brain receptors. Valium orchestrates a symphony of tranquility, masking the discord of anxiety and terror, much like a conductor directing an orchestra. A calm wave overtakes the person as the Valium starts to work. Muscles loosen, tension disappears, and it feels as though the world is lighter.