detox
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British pronunciation
/diːtˈɒks/

Definition & Meaning of "detox"in English

Detox
01

a hospital area or clinic specifically designed to treat individuals who are undergoing detoxification from drugs, alcohol, or other substances

What is a "detox"?

A detox is a hospital area or clinic where patients receive treatment to safely stop using harmful substances like drugs or alcohol. It provides medical supervision and support to manage symptoms of not using these substances and help patients improve physically and emotionally. Detox facilities are staffed by healthcare professionals trained in addiction medicine who offer therapies to safely remove harmful substances from patients' bodies, support recovery from substance use disorders, and prepare them for ongoing treatment or rehabilitation.

example
Examples
After struggling with addiction, she spent two weeks in detox to safely withdraw.
He checked into detox for alcohol withdrawal.
02

the process of removing toxic substances from the body

to detox
01

to undergo a process to remove toxins, typically associated with substances like drugs or alcohol, from the body

example
Examples
After years of smoking, she decided to detox her body from nicotine.
The rehabilitation center helps individuals detox from various substances.
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