What do they mean when they say "office-based detox and not clinic"

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I'm studying abroad and I don't understand the English of my pharmacology textbook (american)...

Also, what does "Pentazocine precipitates a withdrawal syndrom in a morphine abuser" mean? does it imply that it make the withdrawal syndrom come on faster?

I'm sooo confused.

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"office-based detox and not clinic"

I'm guessing this means outpatient (the patient goes home instead of staying in a facility).

Also, what does "Pentazocine precipitates a withdrawal syndrom in a morphine abuser" mean? does it imply that it make the withdrawal syndrom come on faster?

Sort of. More than just implying it, that's what it's stating outright.

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