neopharmaphobia

Fear of new drugs or medications.

Fear of new drugs

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Hearing about new medications Seeing advertisements for new drugs Being prescribed a new medication

coping strategies

Education about medications
Gradual exposure to information about new drugs
Relaxation techniques

risk factors

  • • Previous negative experiences with medications
  • • Anxiety disorders
  • • History of substance abuse

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

With the advancement of medicine and the constant development of new drugs, instances of neopharmaphobia have been reported.

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