self-medicating
Doctoring your own
Self-medicating is treating one's own physical or psychological symptoms without professional guidance.
The term usually implies using alcohol, drugs, or unprescribed medications to cope with pain, anxiety, depression, or other distress: He was self-medicating with whiskey to deal with his insomnia.
The practice may mask underlying conditions while creating new problems.
Plant-based healing tradition
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- unprescribedNot medically directed
holistic · ayurveda · tinctures · CBD · turmeric · echinacea · valerian · ginger
Causing loss of sensation
- escapeFlight from captivity
- reliefEasing of distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
avoidance · denial · trauma · anxiety · depression · stress · loneliness · grief
Compulsive substance reliance
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- dependencyState of needing support
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
interactions · side-effects · misuse · abuse · poisoning · complications · contraindications · worsening
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
- sedativesDrugs that calm
stimulants · benzodiazepines · kratom · kava · drinking · narcotics · barbiturates · amphetamines
herbalism
Plant-based healing tradition
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
unprescribed · holistic · ayurveda · tinctures · CBD · turmeric · echinacea · valerian · ginger · garlic
numbing
Causing loss of sensation
distraction · avoidance · denial · trauma · anxiety · depression · stress · loneliness · grief · insomnia
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- dependencyState of needing support
- withdrawalAct of taking away
tolerance · interactions · side-effects · misuse · abuse · poisoning · complications · contraindications · worsening
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
sedatives · stimulants · benzodiazepines · kratom · kava · drinking · narcotics · barbiturates · amphetamines · tranquilizers
- substance usedrug use, alcohol use, substance abuse, drug abuse, recreational use
- Alcoholismalcoholism, alcoholic, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence
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