Define detoxification. What are the objectives of detoxification?

What will be an ideal response?


Detoxification is designed for persons dependent on narcotic drugs (e.g., heroin, opium) and is typically found in inpatient settings with programs that last for 7 to 21 days. The rationale for using detoxification as a treatment approach is grounded in two basic principles. The main objective of chemical detoxification is the elimination of physiological dependence through a medically supervised procedure.

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a. True b. False

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a. good faith b. purged taint c. inevitable discovery d. independent source

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