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[Sophia Z]

Sophia Z

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Hi everyone, I’m a bit confused and hoping someone can clarify this for me. What is the difference between detox and rehab when it comes to addiction treatment? Are they the same thing, or do they serve different purposes? Also, is detox something you do before rehab, or can it be enough on its own? I’d really appreciate any simple explanations or personal experiences.

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Hi there,
Detox and rehab serve different purposes as detox is the medical process of removing substances from your body (usually 3-7 days), while rehab addresses the underlying addiction through therapy and behavioral treatment (typically 30-90 days). Detox alone rarely leads to lasting recovery because it doesn’t treat the psychological and behavioral aspects of addiction, so most people need rehab after detox. Think of detox as getting physically stable and rehab as learning how to stay sober long-term.

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