noun.detoxification, especially of alcohol or illegal, addictivedrugs.
noun.
A detoxification unit.
verb.detoxify, especially from alcohol or illegal, addictivedrugs.
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noun.
the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified
verb.
treat for alcohol or drug dependence
Word Usage
"The scientists, however, say the term detox has no meaning outside the treatment for drug addiction or poisoning and the body is capable of looking after itself."