Detox

usgb/ˈdiːtɑːks/
noun

A process or period of time in which a person stops using unhealthy or harmful substances.

After years of alcohol abuse, she decided to go into detox.
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Often appears as...

  • going into detox
  • detox program
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Medical Recovery

Refers to the medical process of stopping substance abuse.

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He was in detox for a month.
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Facility Specific

Often associated with professional facilities like clinics.

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She checked into a detox clinic.
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Physical Health

Implies physical treatment to remove toxins.

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The detox helped clear his system.
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