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Define Self-medicate Meaning

Self-Medicate
v. To alleviate one's self of physical or mental pain through alternative forms such as recreational drugs or alcohol

Tom: Your back is pretty bad man, go see a doctor.
Jim: Nah brah, I'll just self-medicate with a 5th of vodka
By Stacey
Self Medicate
The act of taking illegal drugs or alcohol in attempt to alleviate anxiety, stress, or certain mental disorders (ie. schizophrenia & bipolar).

I'll tell you what, this job has me so stressed out that I am going home to self medicate with some hard booze.
By Nananne
Self Medicate
Verb: to masturbate; satisfy ones self sexually

Melanie Griffith isn’t that hot. I mean I wouldn’t kick her out of bed, but I’m not going to self medicate to her.
By Linn