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
Jim: Nah brah, I'll just self-medicate with a 5th of vodka
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.
Self medicate
Verb: to masturbate; satisfy ones self sexually
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.