While attending an addiction treatment center, a person can abstain from harmful substances. Which term best describes this activity?

Detoxification is the process of stopping substance use and allowing the body to clear the substance, often with medical support. Abstaining from harmful substances while attending a treatment center best fits detoxification. Triggers are cues that may prompt substance use, while engaging and negotiating do not describe abstaining.

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