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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
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Detoxification can be done on both an outpatient basis (at mental health centers, addiction clinics or private clinics) or inpatient (at a hospital or residential treatment center).

I am doing my CPD( continuing professional development) on meds used for opioids detox.

http://www.facesandvoicesofrecoveryuk.org/topics/types-of-detox/

Please explain the use of the preposition "on" before "both an outpatient...". By definition, a preposition shows a relationship between its object and other parts in the sentence. Which meaning of "on" is used herehttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/on?q=On

  

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'on' is used with 'basis'. A dictionary definition is unnecessary. 'both' should be 'either'.

  • 'on' is used with 'basis'.
  • A dictionary definition is unnecessary.
  • 'both' should be 'either'.
  • You can parse out the structure as shown below.
  • Detoxification can be done on ..........
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'on' is used with 'basis'. A dictionary definition is unnecessary.

'both' should be 'either'. You can parse out the structure as shown below.

Detoxification can be done
on
.......... either an outpatient basis ( ... )
.......... or

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