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The Average Length of Stay for a Client Within a Detoxification

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The average length of stay for a client within a detoxification center is usually six months to a year.


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Nerve Impulses

Nerve impulses are electrical signals that transmit information between neurons, muscles, and other cells in the body.

Meters Per Second

A measurement of speed indicating how many meters are traveled in one second.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane with a characteristic pattern, crucial for nerve signal transmission.

Refractory Periods

Refractory periods are times following an action potential during which a neuron is less responsive to stimuli, ensuring the unidirectional flow of the signal.

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