aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
ˈaf-tər-ˌker 
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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About 21 patients can be cared for per week, each paying around $12,500 for a 10- to 14-day treatment protocol including one ibogaine journey, preparation, and aftercare plans, which include six hourlong remote sessions with integration therapists.
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Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
Be sure to follow the healthcare provider's aftercare instructions.
—Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Lucinda continues to educate him on what 'aftercare' is.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
After treatment, Binder suggests aftercare by offering suggestions for various exercises and Chinese herbal remedies that help target the root of the issue.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024
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Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
Be sure to follow the healthcare provider's aftercare instructions.
—Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Lucinda continues to educate him on what 'aftercare' is.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
After treatment, Binder suggests aftercare by offering suggestions for various exercises and Chinese herbal remedies that help target the root of the issue.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024
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aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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