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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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At the detox facility or in the detox facility?

I spent my youth in the detox facility. is this ok? or should I be using "at the detox facility"?
  

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I believe "in detox" / "in the detox facility" is the current custom. "At the detox facility" may also be acceptable, and would be preferred if you were a visitor. It's about the same as "in the hospital" vs.

— Avangi

  • I believe "in detox" / "in the detox facility" is the current custom.
  • "At the detox facility" may also be acceptable, and would be preferred if you were a visitor.
  • It's about the same as "in the hospital" vs.
  • " If you have been "admitted" to the facility (registered in the facility) we would most likely say you are in.
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I believe "in detox" / "in the detox facility" is the current custom. "At the detox facility" may also be acceptable, and would be preferred if you were a visitor. It's about the same as "in the hospital" vs. "at the hospital."

If you have been "admitted" to the facility (registered in the facility) we would most likely say you are in.
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