Answer: It is only the first step in treatment.
Explanation:
When it comes to treating addiction as well as some other medical ailments, detoxification is the first step in treatment. The body needs to shed the drugs in the system and the effects these drugs bring along with them as well.
Detoxification alone will not lead to lasting changes being made so option A is wrong. Detoxification is always needed for a successful treatment so option C is wrong. Option D is wrong as well because detoxification occurs within a formal treatment setting s well.