Drug detox is often the first step in addiction treatment. According to the NIDA, "Patients should be encouraged to continue drug treatment following detoxification" as, without attending addiction treatment afterward, a patient could be in danger of relapse and other issues.
This is only one of the potentially dangerous drug detox side effects.
Relapse and Overdose
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