My major is phamarcy related and in my opinnion no drug should be taken lightly even one that might seem harmless like paracetamol you have to treat it carefuly. In my personal life I only medicate myself when the pain is truly unberable. In reality you should NEVER medicated yourself and always go to the doctor first
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Yes, unfortunately there is much in the media that conveys this image of use of combinations of drugs or even singular drugs in large quantity such as alcohol and benzos, or lean, or opioids as fun or something to be admired and sought after. That combined with the fact that pharmaceuticals and doctors pushed opioids so heavily and the propensity of those feeling hopeless (from a study on why people end up abusing them) in a society that does seem bleak for those who don't see many opportunities for themselves (which is frequent if we are to assume that those who are in the types of chronic pain and poverty, two big correlates for use in the US, precludes them from physically demanding jobs) has resulted in an explosion of dependence on these harmful substances.