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Narcotics refers to opiates such as morphine, heroin, and their synthetic derivatives. Detoxification in this context can either refer to relieving withdrawal symptoms in individuals dependent on narcotics or to correcting an overdose of the drug.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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