A silent crisis: Self-medication fuels drug resistance and health burden
Published on: Aug. 1, 2025, 10:57 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Easy access to over-the-counter medications, rising healthcare costs, and cultural norms encourage individuals to bypass doctors and self-treat even conditions requiring professional diagnosis. In many parts of the world, antibiotics and other high-risk medications can be purchased without a prescription, a practice that fuels widespread misuse.
