Stanley has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of his addiction to barbiturates. He is immediately prevented from using the drugs and experiences agitation, restlessness, increased respiration, and insomnia. This phase of treatment is called ____.

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Detoxification is the process of allowing the body to rid itself of a drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal. In Stanley's case, the symptoms he experiences are indicative of withdrawal from barbiturates, which is part of the detoxification process.

Stanley Has Entered a Rehabilitation Facility for Treatment of His