Sentences with phrase «nonmedical reasons»
"Nonmedical reasons" refers to explanations or factors that are not related to a person's health or medical condition. It refers to things that are not based on medical necessity or the need for medical treatment or intervention. Full definition
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports 20 % of people ages 12 and older have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons at least once in their lifetime.
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A woman might lack desire for a host of nonmedical reasons: because she's been sexually abused, or has been taught that sex is dirty, or because she's not that attracted to her partner, or she's angry at him, or she's just too tired because she's a full - time worker and full - time mom, getting no help with the housework.
If you've opted to drop gluten from your diet for weight loss or other nonmedical reasons, you can certainly enjoy sprouted breads as an occasional treat if you wish.
Illegal drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs used for a nonmedical reason, can harm a developing baby.
According to an informal survey conducted by Nature last year, 20 percent of the more than 1,400 responding readers admitted to using cognition - enhancing prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons, mostly to «improve concentration.»
The HFEA licenses clinics and regulates research: it limits the number of embryos implanted and prohibits sex selection for nonmedical reasons, but it is not always overly restrictive.
Both methods have downsides: They could flood parents with ambiguous genetic information, or encourage selective abortions for nonmedical reasons.
However, all agree that no one should take androstenedione for nonmedical reasons.
If you were denied for nonmedical reasons, you'll need to contact your local Social Security office.