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Self-Medication is when the patient tries taking different things instead of seeing a doctor. One common way people self-medicate is by using alcohol or drugs (tobacco counts as a drug). The reason that self-medication is not a good idea is that the patient is almost never a medical doctor, and does not really understand what is harmful to the body! Drugs and alcohol might make you feel better for a little while, but they are habit-forming, and pretty soon you don't just feel bad, but are a drug addict or alcoholic on top of that!
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What has the author Michael K Ostrowsky written?
Michael K. Ostrowsky has written: 'Self-medication and violent behavior' -- subject(s): Alcohol use, Alcoholism, Drug use, Marijuana abuse, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Alcoholism, Self medication, Teenagers, Violence
Why turning to alcohol or over-the-counter medications is not a healthy way to cope with anxiety?
Self-medication often leads to substance abuse. And trading an anxiety problem for a drug dependency/alcoholism isn't much of an improvement.
What has the author L Lynn Guess written?
L. Lynn Guess has written: 'Manual for drug abuse treatment program self-evaluation' -- subject(s): Drug abuse, Treatment, Evaluation
Which is a personal risk factor for drug abuse?
Some personal risk factors for drug abuse include a history of mental health disorders, experiencing trauma or adverse childhood experiences, and a lack of healthy coping mechanisms for stress or emotions. Additionally, genetic predisposition and peer influences can also contribute to an individual’s risk for drug abuse.
What has the author J Paul Molloy written?
J. Paul Molloy has written: 'Self-run, self-supported houses for more effective recovery from alcohol and drug addiction' -- subject(s): Alcoholics, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug addicts, Group homes, Halfway houses, Housing, Inc Oxford House, Rehabilitation, Self-help groups, Substance abuse, Treatment
What other drug can I take with my promethazine to make work more effective?
You need to discuss this with the Doctor that prescribed you medication. Self medication should NEVER be undertaken as any other drug may not be correct for your condition.
Write three uses of drug?
The three uses of drugs include recreation, self-medication, and to enhance performance.
Self examination is more dangerous or self medication?
self medication
Self-medication is a crime?
yes, self medication is a crime,because there are many substances whih effect and injurious to health like smoking.it is also kind of self medication.you do the self medication for your relief but it causes great danger to your health.it saves money but not the LIFE. Email me at Thecallofjal@yahoo.com
What is substancre abuse?
Substance abuse is most accurately defined as when you are using it to the point where it affects every aspect of your life, including those around you. Substance Abuse becomes a form of self-soothing and a way to cope with anxiousness, anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. Abusing prescription medication or using illegal drugs recreationally and frequently is how drug addictions start. When you begin using illicit drugs for recreational purposes, you will use more and want to be intoxicated more often.
Define drug abuse?
Drug AbuseA drug is anything that chemically influences the body, This can be Alcohol, illegal drugs, stimulants (such as red bull/caffeine), or cigarettes (tobacco) etc... When you overuse any of these products your body becomes dependent on them ad this creates a 'drug abuse' situation.
What has the author Jean St-Yves written?
Jean St-Yves has written: 'Implementation of a self-medication program (SMP) at the Ottawa Civic Hospital Geriatric Assessment Unit (GAU)' -- subject(s): Self medication, Older people, Geriatric pharmacology, Drug use
