I take 5mg of Valium as and when needed. Prescribed by my psych. I have read on this site that these types of meds are booze in pill form, not true at all in my opinion. I certainly don't get a buzz from them, they simply take the edge off my anxiety.
A vital tool in my belt to steer clear of alcohol and at the amount being taken (ie 5mg) is no where near enough to become addicted or experience horrid withdrawals. This was also confirmed by my psych as I spent a good hour discussing this issue based on the comments I had read around this site.