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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