detox

• Nom désignant un service hospitalier ou une clinique où des patients suivent une cure de désintoxication, généralement de l'alcool ou des drogues.

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.

   Unité de désintoxication

   • 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.

   désintoxication

   • 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.

   Synonymesdetoxification

3. Health or diet regimenB1informal

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

   Cure de détoxication

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansecleansingdetoxificationpurification

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus d'élimination des substances toxiques de l'organisme, souvent par le biais d'un régime spécial ou d'un traitement médical.

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.

   Désintoxiquer

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansedetoxifydry out