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detox
[ noun dee-toks; verb dee-toks ]
verb (used without object)
- to rid the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug (often followed by from ):
You should detox from alcohol under medical care, as acute alcohol withdrawal can cause delirium or seizures.
- to undergo a period of treatment to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs:
The drug is often prescribed to aid recovering opiate addicts as they detox and heal.
- to take a deliberate break from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive:
I tried digitally detoxing while I was on vacation—I didn't touch a computer or social media at all.
verb (used with object)
- to remove toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances from (the body or a bodily organ):
Here are some foods and spices that are believed to strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and detox the liver.
- to remove (toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances) from the body or a bodily organ:
They claim that using the sauna regularly may detox heavy metals and toxic chemicals, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health.
noun
- the process of ridding the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug; detoxification:
One of the first steps in addiction treatment is detox, removing the drug from the patient's system through a medically supervised withdrawal process.
- Also called detoxification. a program of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility for helping a person overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs; rehab:
Here’s yet another clickbait story about a celebrity going into detox.
- a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ:
This clay mask is perfect for a skin detox, providing your skin with a chance to renew itself and regenerate skin cells.
- a deliberate break or time away from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive:
Is a digital detox really necessary?
adjective
- of or relating to a period of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility in which a person is helped to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs:
Detox therapy can range in length, but most programs take about ten days.
- of or relating to a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ:
Changing your diet will help, but a colon detox program might also improve your symptoms.
detox
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noun
- treatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
verb
- to undergo treatment to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of detox1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of detox1
Example Sentences
Ezra Klein: You brought up the idea of a detox period that the economy will need to go through — of economic pain caused by the tariffs and uncertainty.
Donna Chavez, a spokesperson for Adferiad, which runs a specialist detox and rehabilitation centre, said they were "incredibly grateful" to Williams' family for their support.
“The market and the economy have just become hooked and we’ve become addicted to this government spending, and there’s going to be a detox period.â€
After embarking on a leek soup detox and discovering her “willpower,†Guiliano loses the weight, keeping it off even after her return to the States.
What is certain is that in his teenage years Mathis distanced himself from his family and started using increasingly hard drugs; later, he spent time in detox and rehab centres.
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