A 30-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to detox your body from alchol and drugs?
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Dr. Paul Abramsonanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
It depends.: The best method of alcohol or drug detoxification depends on which substances are involved, the degree of dependence, your personal situation, and the financial resources you have available to pay for treatment. If you decide you need a physician's help, it's usually best to start by consulting a specialist in addiction medicine. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What's the best way to detox your body?
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Dr. Michael Kleinanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
No such thing: Detox is such an appealing concept... It seems logical we can take a tea or herb or medical preparation and sweat or bathroom out all the carcinogens, toxins, bad food and bad habits we are exposed to. But sadly there is no magic bullet here... Colon cleansing, detoxifying, are all not helpful and can often be dangerous. Once stuff is in the colon, its already on its way out.
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