E.D. Achalu

E. D. Achalu, Ph.D. is webmaster of The Self-Medication Hypothesis site.

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The Self-Medication Hypothesis

The self-medication hypothesis, which proposes that addicts are using their drug of choice to relieve symptoms of an underlying disorder or condition (such as stress), provides the clinician with a useful conceptual model to guide treatment.


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