weaning off
Phasing something out
Weaning off describes the gradual process of reducing dependence on something, whether a substance, medication, or habit.
The phrase comes from the literal weaning of infants from breast milk or formula to solid food.
In medical contexts, it often refers to slowly decreasing doses of a drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms: The doctor is weaning me off the antidepressants.
More broadly, it applies to breaking any dependency: I'm trying to wean myself off social media.
- detoxingEliminating toxins from body
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- drawdownReduction over time
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
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