self-medicate
verb
self-med·i·cate
| \ ˌself-ˈme-di-ˌkāt
\
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self-medicated;
self-medicating;
self-medicates
Definition of self-medicate
1
transitive
: to treat (something) by self-medication
people who attempt to self-medicate depression
2
intransitive
: to treat oneself by self-medication
self-medicated with analgesics to control arthritic pain These courts are a lifeline for veterans, many of whom struggle with post-traumatic stress and brain injury when they return home after serving, often using drugs and alcohol to self-medicate.— Claire Handscombe
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self-medicate
verb
self-med·i·cate
| \ -ˈmed-ə-ˌkāt
\
\
self-medicated;
self-medicating
Medical Definition of self-medicate
: to treat by self-medication
the patient had attempted to self-medicate depression
: to treat oneself by self-medication
patients with dental pain often self-medicate with analgesics