Principles and practice of detoxification.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Detoxification is the medical care that safely carries the patient through withdrawal. It is normally not an end point but is a step toward rehabilitation. Protocols should be tailored to meet the needs of individual patients.
Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism
- Illicit Drugs
- Psychotropic Drugs
- Substance-Related Disorders