What is the purpose of detoxification in substance abuse?
A.
Slowly removing the substance from the body under medical supervision.
B.
A quick treatment for addiction.
C.
Replacing one addictive substance with another.
D.
Reducing the length of treatment for the abused substance.
ANS: A
Detoxification involves the safe removal of the addictive substance from the body under medical supervision to control withdrawal symptoms. It does not treat the actual addictive behaviors.
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