detox
1 of 2noun/ˈditɑks/
Forms:detoxes
1
a hospital area or clinic specifically designed to treat individuals who are undergoing detoxification from drugs, alcohol, or other substances
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.
- After struggling with addiction, she spent two weeks in detox to safely withdraw.
- He checked into detox for alcohol withdrawal.
- The hospital's detox specializes in helping patients recover from substance abuse.
- After weeks of struggling, she finally decided to check into a detox.
- They transferred him from the emergency room to the detox for further care.
2
the process of removing toxic substances from the body