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 Chris24O April 8, 2010

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 Almighty_AL April 19, 2005

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 NTank06 January 3, 2018