Self-medicating happens all the time, and it often works out well. You have a cold, and you take Nyquil. You call your mother for some chicken noodle soup. Technically, you are self-medicating anytime you are self-diagnosing and treating an illness or mental problem. Self-medicating generally isn’t a problem when you have a cold, but there are many dangers of self-medicating in the wrong way. Abusing substances like alcohol or prescription drugs in order to treat your symptoms can quickly lead to the need for a substance abuse treatment program.
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