detox

/ˈdiːtɒks/

Meanings

noun

Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.

Examples :

"After a long weekend of partying, Sarah decided to do a detox to feel better. "

noun

A detoxification unit.

Examples :

"The hospital's new detox unit provides specialized care for patients recovering from drug addiction. "

medicine body

verb

To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.

Examples :

"After the holidays, he decided to detox from sugar and processed foods. "

medicine body substance physiology

Related Words

addictive noun

/əˈdɪktɪv/

A drug that causes an addiction.

"The addictive is a serious problem for many teenagers. "

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

partying verb

/ˈpɑːrtiɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːrdiɪŋ/

To celebrate at a party, to have fun, to enjoy oneself.

"We partied until the early hours."

recovering verb

/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/ /riˈkʌvərɪŋ/

To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

"After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."

recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

For, or relating to, recreation.

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

provides verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdz/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

addiction noun

/əˈdɪkʃən/

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

processed verb

/ˈprɑˌsɛst/ /ˈproʊˌsɛst/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank processed my check yesterday, so the money should be available now. "

detoxification noun

/diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /diˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The process of removing toxins.

"The doctor recommended detoxification to help remove the harmful chemicals from his body after the accident. "

patients noun

/ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈpeɪʃnz/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The doctor spoke kindly to her patients before giving them their medicine. "

hospital noun

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/

A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "