self-medicated
Dosed without prescription
Self-medicated describes treating one's own symptoms without professional guidance, typically with alcohol, drugs, or over-the-counter remedies: She self-medicated her anxiety with wine.
The term often implies using substances to cope with emotional or psychological pain rather than seeking proper treatment: He self-medicated for years before finally seeing a therapist.
Receptor-binding pain relievers
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- VicodinHydrocodone-acetaminophen combination
- PercocetOpioid pain medication brand
back pain · migraine · arthritis · relief · addiction · tolerance · dosage · inflammation
Plants for seasoning
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- kratomTropical psychoactive plant
- naturalNot artificially produced
holistic · remedies · St. John's wort · valerian · kava · tinctures · homeopathy · ayurveda
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- marijuanaPsychoactive hemp plant
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
- drugsTherapeutic chemical compounds
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
smoking · heroin · cocaine · escape · numb · addiction · recreational · abuse
opioids
Receptor-binding pain relievers
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- VicodinHydrocodone-acetaminophen combination
Percocet · back pain · migraine · arthritis · relief · addiction · tolerance · dosage · inflammation · over-the-counter
herbs
Plants for seasoning
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- kratomTropical psychoactive plant
natural · holistic · remedies · St. John's wort · valerian · kava · tinctures · homeopathy · ayurveda · traditional
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
drinking · smoking · heroin · cocaine · escape · numb · addiction · recreational · abuse · dependency
antidepressants
Medications treating clinical despair
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- bipolarHaving two opposite poles
ADHD · mood · SSRIs · benzos · Adderall · Xanax · Valium · mental health · coping · disorders
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