rehab centers

Addiction treatment facilities

Rehab centers are facilities where people receive treatment for addiction, injury, or illness.

The term most commonly refers to drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, where patients undergo detox and therapy: He checked into a rehab center after his DUI.

Physical rehab centers help patients recover mobility after surgery, stroke, or accidents.

The shortened form rehab often stands alone: She's been in rehab for six weeks.

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