Detoxification WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Detoxification
Detoxification is a process that involves the removal of harmful toxins from the body.1 The process varies depending on the type of toxic substance that is being removed. For both alcohol and drug detoxification, the process may involve the use of prescription drugs to treat the symptoms of withdrawal that may result from not using the substances.2
Fast Facts:
- Detoxification usually occurs in a medical setting on an inpatient basis.
- Detoxification is not treatment for alcoholism or substance abuse.1
- After undergoing detoxification, most people benefit from undergoing psychotherapy or joining programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Detoxification
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Detoxification-Definition
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: What is Detoxification, DETOX, Drug Detoxification
- Last update: Jan. 30, 2009
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