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DetoxificationDetoxification or detox is the physical process of the removal of a substance (or substances) from the body. With most all illicti drugs and alcohol, there are considerable withdrawal sysmptoms that take place when the substance is kept from the system. A detox is the process of going through the withdrawal symptoms to the complete removal of the substance(s) and while some detoxifications are failry quick and harmless, they all carry a rather severe discomfort and aghitation as withdrawal symptoms. The following articles will describe the varying effects of detox from different drugs and alcohol and what can be expected throughout the detoxification process. Often, detox is the first step in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation process. for most effective results, detoxification is recommended to be followed by an intense drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. |
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