What is self meditation?
Self-medication is the practice in which a person misuses drugs or alcohol in an attempt to feel better – typically, to manage distress or pain caused by a health condition. Rather than seeking professional treatment or advice.
The Dangers of Self-Medication
Our culture tends to normalize drinking or drug use during stressful times. People go out for drinks after a bad day at work, or smoke marijuana to “take the edge off” when they feel upset. As a result, self-medication often goes undetected or, to users, seems like a harmless act. The problem is, it can lead to dangers such as:
*Worsened mental health conditions: As noted above, self-medicating a mental health problem can create worsened symptoms. For example, cocaine use has been associated with worsened progression of bipolar disorder.
*Development of additional mental health issues: Drug and alcohol use can change the brain structure and function after a period of time. These changes can then trigger an underlying predisposition to develop a mental illness, or secondary mental health condition, including mood, psychotic, and impulse-control disorders.
*Development of a substance use disorder: Perhaps the most obvious outcome of self-medication is the potential to develop a dependence on drugs and alcohol. Substance addiction is common among those with mental health conditions for this very reason. They repeatedly use drugs and alcohol, and in time, require those substances to function and feel good. Substance use disorders come with their own slew of negative symptoms and dangers, particularly as they relate to a person’s mental and physical health. However, regular substance abuse also puts a person at greater risk for overdose, which is among the greatest dangers of all.
Aside from these dangers, other risks of self-medication include:
*Delays in getting help: Substances can mask the symptoms of a mental health problem, or even physical issue. This can lead to delays in seeking proper help, which can be particularly dangerous if there are severe issues or diseases at play.
*Incorrect self-diagnosis: Self-medication quite literally implies self-administration of drugs and alcohol, meaning there is no clinical diagnosis of the issue. This means that many individuals are diagnosing themselves without seeing a professional physician.
*Dangerous drug interactions or reactions: When using drugs at home, many people do not always research the adverse effects or potential reactions they cause. Some may use multiple substances together to achieve a desired effect, such as painkillers and alcohol, which can cause immediate dangers, as well.
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