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Self medicating Report

Self-medication is a term used to describe the use of drugs, alcohol, or other self-soothing behaviors to self treat mental distress, stress and anxiety, including mental illnesses and/or psychological trauma.


What we've learned from patients who report Self medicating

Symptom severities

Severe
12
Moderate
12
Mild
4
None
13

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Self medicating

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Self medicating
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Hospitalization 1   Hospitalization: 4%
Masturbation 1   Masturbation: 4%

Report created on February 11, 2012.