Detoxification is a term in the treatment of Alcoholism referring to the Withdrawal of the patient from alcohol.
Moreover, Detoxification is the process of withdrawing from alcohol, usu
ally conducted in a supervised, medically monitored setting.
Other /More definition:
Detoxification refers to the first step in treatment for substance-related disorders (substances like alcohol and drugs), in which a person stops using the substance and allows it to exit the body fully.
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