self-medicate
US /ˌselfˈmed.ɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˌselfˈmed.ɪ.keɪt/
1.
mengobati diri sendiri, swamedikasi
to take medication or drugs on one's own initiative to treat perceived illnesses or symptoms, rather than consulting a medical professional
:
•
Many people self-medicate with alcohol to cope with stress.
Banyak orang mengobati diri sendiri dengan alkohol untuk mengatasi stres.
•
She was advised not to self-medicate her symptoms.
Dia disarankan untuk tidak mengobati sendiri gejalanya.