self-medication
self-medication — noun
1. the practice of choosing and using medicines, herbs, or other substances to trea
the practice of choosing and using medicines, herbs, or other substances to treat your own physical or mental health problems without first getting advice from a doctor or other medical professional
After reading about herbal remedies online, Sora turned to self-medication for his headaches rather than visiting the clinic.
self-medication + for + condition
The doctor warned that self-medication with leftover antibiotics can make future infections harder to treat.
self-medication + with + substance
People sometimes try self-medication for mild anxiety using alcohol or sleep aids bought without a prescription.
Padma's self-medication of her back pain with painkillers delayed the diagnosis of a more serious condition.
Research shows that self-medication is especially common among students who cannot easily access affordable healthcare.
- self-treatment
broader term that can include non-medical approaches such as rest, exercise, or dietary changes
- self-care
positive-toned term covering routine health maintenance; does not imply risk or lack of supervision
- do-it-yourself treatment
informal alternative, often used in non-medical or humorous contexts
- professional treatment
care provided by a licensed medical practitioner
- medical supervision
treatment carried out under a doctor's direction
文法句型
self-medication + with + substance
self-medication + for + condition
self-medication + of + body part / condition
用法筆記
Frequently used in health advice and medical warnings to highlight potential risks. Unlike 'self-care,' which has a positive or neutral tone, 'self-medication' usually implies acting without professional guidance and may carry a cautionary connotation.