Self-medication Definition
sĕlfmĕdĭ-kāshən
noun
Medication of oneself without professional supervision to treat an illness or condition, as by using an over-the-counter drug or preparation.
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The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
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