drug detox
Getting clean process
Drug detox is the process of clearing drugs or alcohol from the body, typically under medical supervision.
It's the first phase of addiction treatment, managing withdrawal symptoms as the substance leaves the system: He checked into a facility for drug detox.
Often shortened to just detox.
The term covers both the physiological process and the programs that support it.
- rehabAddiction treatment program
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- withdrawal symptomsEffects of stopping dependence
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
recovery · recovery journey · treatment · clinic · cold turkey · kick the habit · shakes · sweats · cravings · medical supervision · flush · purge · sober · sober living · twelve-step · support group · inpatient · naloxone
- addiction treatmentmethadone, treatment centers, buprenorphine, rehab facilities, naltrexone
- detoxcleanse, flush, cleansing, purge, juice cleanse
- withdrawalwithdrawing, cash withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, early withdrawal, fund withdrawal
drug detoxgetting high
Becoming intoxicated by drugs
drug use · using · binging · dosing · drug administration
drug detoxrelapse
Return to former illness
drug dependency · substance abuse · falling off the wagon · drug dependence · spiraling
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