self-medication
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Self-medication is treating yourself with drugs or remedies without professional guidance.
The term often implies using alcohol or recreational drugs to cope with emotional problems: He turned to self-medication after the divorce.
It can also mean taking over-the-counter medicines for minor ailments rather than seeing a doctor.
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
sedatives · benzodiazepines · nicotine · caffeine · kratom · kava · marijuana · cocaine
Harmful excess intake
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
side-effects · misuse · abuse · complications · tolerance · contraindications · polypharmacy · hospitalization
Buyable without medical authorization
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
antihistamines · antacids · supplements · vitamins · herbal · homeopathy · laxatives · melatonin
Reduction of mental tension
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- escapeFlight from captivity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- denialRefusal to accept reality
repression · catharsis · solace · distraction · avoidance · loneliness · trauma · grief
Irresistible urge to act
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
escalation · fixation · bingeing · stockpiling · hoarding · secretive · hiding · dosing
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
- painkillersDrugs reducing physical discomfort
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
stimulants · sedatives · benzodiazepines · nicotine · caffeine · kratom · kava · marijuana · cocaine · amphetamines
overdose
Harmful excess intake
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
toxicity · side-effects · misuse · abuse · complications · tolerance · contraindications · polypharmacy · hospitalization
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
aspirin · antihistamines · antacids · supplements · vitamins · herbal · homeopathy · laxatives · melatonin · CBD
stress-relief
Reduction of mental tension
denial · repression · catharsis · solace · distraction · avoidance · loneliness · trauma · grief · insomnia
compulsion
Irresistible urge to act
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
pattern · escalation · fixation · bingeing · stockpiling · hoarding · secretive · hiding · dosing · nightly
- substance abuseaddiction, abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, substance use
- coping mechanismsrepression, denial, projection, sublimation, rationalization
- Military Substance Abusesubstance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug testing, substance use disorder, addiction treatment
- substance usedrug use, alcohol use, substance abuse, drug abuse, recreational use
- harmful copingsubstance abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, binge drinking, overeating
- selfpersonal identity, psyche, ego, introspection, character
self-medicationprescription medication
Medicine requiring medical authorization
clinical treatment · medical supervision · hospitalization · inpatient treatment · inpatient care
self-medicationsobriety
Unimpaired mental state
abstinence · clean living · teetotalism · recovery · temperance
self-medicationtherapy
Curative mental treatment
psychotherapy · counseling · meditation · talk therapy · mindfulness
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