self-medication
Some people who suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, or depression often attempt to “self-medicate” by drinking and/or using drugs, either illicit or prescription. But without the proper medical and psychological care, self-medication exacerbates the individual’s problems, usually bringing with it more problems.
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by Alcohol Rehab on July 24, 2009
By Catherine H. Knott, Ph.D. K. is the principal and head teacher of a small charter school. She is fiercely protective both of her school and the children in it. She is creative, dedicated, and a gifted teacher and artist. She is also alcoholic. Her gifts to her community are many; and she tamed the [...]
