Is a patient considered “treated” once they complete detox?
Medical detoxification is the process of getting rid of addictive substances from the patient’s body (in an inpatient or outpatient setting) while managing the intense physical symptoms of withdrawal, usually under a physician’s care. However, it is only the first stage of addiction treatment. While detoxification is rarely effective enough on its own to help addicts quit long-term, for many individuals it is a recommended step before starting drug addiction treatment.
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