< The Hidden Dangers of Self-Medication Among Young Adults and Students Introduction It starts innocently. A headache before an exam. A sore throat before class. A stressful night where sleep just won’t come. Instead of booking an appointment with a doctor, many students and young adults head straight to the pharmacy , grab a familiar pill, and move on. It feels harmless, even smart — saving time, money, and effort. After all, why bother a doctor for “something small”? But here’s the truth: self-medication is a silent health risk that can spiral into dangerous consequen...