#self-medication

#self-medication

Using veterinary deworming drugs based on online claims can cause fatal harm; seek licensed medical treatment rather than self-medicating with animal products.

Nearly half of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder, often using cannabis to self-medicate via THC’s effects on dopamine function.

Individuals tend to prefer specific drugs that match their psychiatric vulnerabilities, life experiences, and neurochemical needs, leading to self-medication and sustained use.

Birds use cigarette butts in nests to reduce parasites, benefiting from nicotine's repellent properties.

Cannabis use is linked to increased suicidal thinking, not fully explained by depression.