self-medicate

US /ˌselfˈmed.ɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˌselfˈmed.ɪ.keɪt/
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automedicar-se, se medicar sozinho

to take medication or drugs on one's own initiative to treat perceived illnesses or symptoms, rather than consulting a medical professional

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Many people self-medicate with alcohol to cope with stress.
Muitas pessoas se automedicam com álcool para lidar com o estresse.
She was advised not to self-medicate her symptoms.
Ela foi aconselhada a não automedicar seus sintomas.