WHAT IS DRUG DETOX?

Detoxification is the gradual withdrawal of an abused substance in a controlled environment. Sometimes a drug with a similar action is taken instead, to reduce the side effects and risks of withdrawal. Detoxification can be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

For narcotic dependence, some people are treated with methadone or similar drugs to prevent withdrawal and abuse. The goal is to enable the person to live as normal a life as possible.

Information contained above is courtesy of The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for more information please visit: http://www.nlm.nih.gov

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