Self-medication hypothesis

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf psychological theory
gptkbp:appliesTo addiction
mental health disorders
substance use disorders
gptkbp:citation addiction research
gptkbp:criticizedFor lack of empirical evidence
gptkbp:describes use of substances to cope with psychological distress
gptkbp:focusesOn relationship between psychiatric symptoms and substance use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Self-medication hypothesis
gptkbp:influencedBy psychological theory
gptkbp:proposedBy 1985
individuals use drugs to relieve emotional suffering
Edward Khantzian
gptkbp:relatedTo dual diagnosis
comorbidity
self-medication
gptkbp:usedIn clinical psychology
psychiatry
addiction treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Self_Medication
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8