ISCD 2010 study ranking the levels of damage caused by drugs, in the opinion of drug-harm experts. When harm to self and others is summed,<unk>  was the most harmful of all substances considered, scoring 72.<unk>  (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of<unk>  intake in individuals that suffer from<unk>  dependence. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of<unk>  in order to prevent<unk>  withdrawal. When withdrawal does occur, it results in symptoms of varying severity. As such, the term "detoxification" may be somewhat of a misnomer since the process need not refer exclusively to the removal of toxic substances from the body. Detoxification may or may not be indicated depending upon an individual's age, medical status, and history of<unk>  intake. For example, a young man who binge drinks and seeks treatment one week after his last use of<unk>  may not require detoxification before beginning treatment for<unk>  use disorder.
Alcohol detoxification
Drug diversion
Drug detoxification
Palliative sedation
Antipsychotic switching
Opioid tapering
Stimulant maintenance
Antimanic drugs