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detoxification

[dē‚täk·sə·fə′kā ·shən]

(biochemistry)

The act or process of removing a poison or the toxic properties of a substance in the body.

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8] published an intervention study in 1990 that compared the pregnancy outcomes of mothers joining a methadone detoxification programme with those of mothers who continued uncontrolled street-drug use.

Heroin detoxification during pregnancy: A systematic review and retrospective study of the management of heroin addiction in pregnancy

We have not abandoned residential detoxification, and certainly not for financial reasons.

Addicts forced to go 'cold turkey' claim

while much is known about the role of Phase I enzymes in the metabolism of pharmaceuticals as well as their activation by environmental toxins, the role of Phase I detoxification in clinical practice has received less consideration than the Phase II enzyme systems.

The genetic connection: Why some individuals are more affected by toxins than others

stressed that medical detoxification should not be seen as the lone treatment to drug addiction.

PhilHealth rolls out medical detoxification package for drug dependent members

We share this case with abstinence from zolpidem successfully under alcohol abstinence model, that is, combination of benzodiazepine detoxification and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy.

Using benzodiazepine detoxification and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy in the treatment of a patient with generalized anxiety disorder comorbid with high-dose zolpidem dependence

According to a study published in PLoS One, people with genetic variations in detoxification enzyme systems may find they're especially sensitive to environmental contaminants--for instance, chemicals in fragrances, cleaning products, and building materials, resulting in symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or asthma.

Enhance natural detox defense with a plant-rich diet: sound dietary strategies--a plant-based diet and minimal food toxins--can help boost your body's natural detoxification defenses

The objective was to assess the outcomes of heroin-dependent patients 4 years after detoxification at the Opioid Detoxification Unit, by comparing the demographic, forensic, clinical and treatment data between patients with heroin use disorders who were actively using at the time of investigation and those who had been abstinent for at least the previous 4 weeks at the time of investigation.

Outcomes of adult heroin users v. abstinent users four years after presenting for heroin detoxification treatment

The first detoxification in crash site of "Proton" was conducted on July 23-26.

Detoxification to be repeated at "Proton" crash site in Baikonur

By providing direct anti-free radical solutions or by stimulating natural endogenous mechanisms, Silab proposes a unique program of detoxification to prevent premature skin aging.

Natural actives big at Silab

There are many methods for detoxification of aflatoxins.

Detoxification of aflatoxin B1 in poultry and fish feed by various chemicals

this is particularly evident to detoxification (Department for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, 2007: 35).

Mothers' experiences of their children's detoxification in the home: results from a pilot study

In addition to counseling, most people addicted to painkillers require a medication such as methadone or buprenorphine during both detoxification and maintenance therapy.