Thursday, December 11, 2008

DETOXIFICATION

When someone has been using substances repeatedly,their body may adapt with the result that they require more and more substance to satisfy them.this is called tolerance.
During detoxification medication is used to gradually and safely reduce the lever of tolerance back to normal and to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.A referral to a health facility for detoxification will only occur when the person already has a rehabilitation treatment plan.

i got this info from social development and health western cape...

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