detox

• Substantiv, das eine Klinik oder Station bezeichnet, in der Patienten eine Entgiftung, meist von Alkohol oder Drogen, durchlaufen. Bezieht sich allgemein auch auf den Prozess der Entgiftung oder den Verzicht auf schädliche Substanzen.

A noun referring to a hospital ward or clinic where patients undergo detoxification, typically from alcohol or drugs.

1. Detoxification wardB2formalmedical

   A hospital ward or clinic where patients undergo detoxification, especially from alcohol or drugs.

   Entgiftungsstation

   • He was admitted to the detox for a week of supervised withdrawal.
   • The hospital's detox unit is staffed by specialized nurses.
   • She checked into a private detox to safely manage her recovery.

2. Detoxification processB1formalmedical

   The process of removing toxic substances from the body, especially from alcohol or drugs.

   Entgiftung

   • The patient completed a 10-day detox program.
   • Medical detox is often the first step in addiction treatment.
   • She experienced mild symptoms during her detox.

   Synonymedetoxification

3. Health or diet regimenB1informal

   A period or regimen aimed at removing toxins from the body, often through diet or fasting.

   Detox

   • She started a juice detox to cleanse her system.
   • Many people try a detox after the holidays.
   • He followed a strict detox plan for two weeks.

   Synonymecleansecleansingdetoxificationpurification

• Verb, das den Prozess bezeichnet, giftige Stoffe aus dem Körper zu entfernen, oft durch eine spezielle Diät oder medizinische Behandlung.

A verb used to indicate the process of removing toxic substances from the body, often through a specific diet or medical treatment.

1. Treat for substance dependenceB2formalmedical

   To undergo a medical process to remove toxic substances from the body, especially in the context of alcohol or drug addiction treatment.

   Detox durchführen

   • The patient was admitted to the clinic to detox from alcohol.
   • He spent two weeks in a rehabilitation center to detox from heroin.
   • Doctors monitored her closely while she detoxed from the medication.

   Synonymecleansedetoxifydry out