detox

/ˈdiːtɑːks/
noun
  1. A process or period during which a person stops taking unhealthy substances, such as drugs or alcohol, in order to improve health.
    • She completed a 30-day detox and felt much healthier.
    • The doctor recommended a supervised detox to manage withdrawal symptoms.
    • He checked into a clinic for a detox after years of heavy drinking.
  2. A short-term diet or treatment intended to remove toxins from the body and improve health.
    • She started a three-day detox to cleanse her system after the holidays.
    • Many people try a juice detox to feel more energetic.
    • The spa offers a detox program that includes herbal teas and massages.
  3. A period of avoiding something considered harmful or addictive, such as social media or technology.
    • After the detox from video games, he found more time for reading.
    • A digital detox can help reduce stress and improve sleep.
    • I'm doing a social media detox for a week to focus on my studies.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To stop taking unhealthy substances, such as drugs or alcohol, in order to improve health.
    • Many athletes detox from performance-enhancing drugs before competitions.
    • She decided to detox under medical supervision to stay safe.
    • He is trying to detox from caffeine because it keeps him awake at night.
  2. To remove toxins from the body through diet, exercise, or other methods.
    • The program helps people detox by eating only fruits and vegetables.
    • She drinks lemon water every morning to detox her body naturally.
    • Sweating during exercise is one way the body detoxes itself.
  3. To take a break from something addictive or harmful, such as technology or certain habits.
    • I need to detox from my phone and spend more time outdoors.
    • After the holiday, she wanted to detox from sugar and processed snacks.
    • He decided to detox from junk food for a month.
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