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detox

[ noun dee-toks; verb dee-toks ]

verb (used without object)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. a deliberate break or time away from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive:

    Is a digital detox really necessary?

adjective

  1. 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.

  2. 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

/ ˈdiːˌtɒks /

noun

  1. treatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs


verb

  1. to undergo treatment to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs

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Word History and Origins

Origin of detox1

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; by shortening

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Word History and Origins

Origin of detox1

C20: from (for sense 1) detoxification or (for sense 2) detoxicate

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Example Sentences

Marienfeld and her colleagues kept an eye on drug use and overdose data collected by the government, media reports of rising alcohol sales, and insurance claims for detoxes and other services.

It includes daily meals, mental health services, detox services, financial literacy classes and more.

He said the program “empowers the clients to define their goal and success,” whether getting them into a detox facility or assisting them with diversion and intervention services.

Marketers may benefit from developing solutions that offer a detox from dependence on tech monoliths and walled gardens.

You may choose to take a break to save money, pursue a digital detox, or try out a rival service—whatever the reason, pausing or canceling your subscriptions isn’t difficult.

If your ears are tired of slick auto-tuned vocals, pick up this disk for an aural detox.

It was the first step in my Dexter detox—to play a guy who killed someone without meaning to do it.

Underneath minimalistic names like Detox and Cleanse, enticing descriptions of the fluid medicine bags help narrow the choices.

I had tried various forms of home detox but I was unable to maintain any form of abstinence.

My detox started six hours after I was transferred to the main jail from a holding facility.

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