noun a person who treats their own medical conditions without consulting a doctor
A self-medicating individual who treats their own medical conditions without consulting a healthcare professional.
Someone who self-medicates to manage withdrawal symptoms or cravings without proper support or supervision.
A person who self-medicates with substances or activities to cope with mental health issues without professional guidance.
Someone who engages in self-medication by choosing and administering medication without proper guidance from a pharmacist or doctor.
An individual who practices self-medication using alternative or holistic remedies without consulting a trained practitioner.
A writer may use the term 'self-medicator' in a fictional story to describe a character who relies on self-medication to cope with their problems.
A psychologist may use the term 'self-medicator' to refer to a client who engages in self-medication as a coping mechanism for mental health issues.
A doctor may use the term 'self-medicator' to describe a patient who self-prescribes medications without consulting a healthcare professional.
A social worker may use the term 'self-medicator' to identify a client who uses substances or other methods to manage stress or emotional pain without professional guidance.