Detox

Detox
Short for detoxification, usually from an addictive drug such as alcohol or heroin. A detox center is designed to promote the recovery of a person from an addiction.
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detoxification

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de·tox (')dē-'täks n
1) often attrib detoxification from an intoxicating or addictive substance <began performing ultra rapid \detoxes (Carol Ann Campbell & Fredrick Kunkle)> <a \detox program> <a \detox clinic>
2) a detox program or facility <spent five days in \detox at a local hospital (Karl Ross)>
detox vt DETOXIFY (2)

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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