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Detox, short for
detoxification, in general
is the removal of toxic
substances from the body. It
is one of the functions of
the liver and kidneys, but
can also be achieved
artificially by techniques
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Drug discovery
In medicine, biotechnology
and pharmacology, drug
discovery is the process by
which drugs are discovered
and/or designed. In the past
most drugs have been
discovered either by
identifying the active
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Forensic toxicology
Forensic toxicology is the
use of toxicology to aid
medicolegal investigation of
death and poisoning. Many
toxic substances do not
produce characteristic
lesions, so if a toxic
reaction is suspected,
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Substance abuse
Substance abuse refers to
the overindulgence in and
dependence on a stimulant,
depressant, chemical
substance, herb (plant) or
fungus leading to effects
that are detrimental to the
individual's physical health
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