Detox (Noun)
Meaning
The hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hospital's specialist detox unit treats patients who are struggling with substance addiction.
- A doctor from the detox ward helped the patient manage withdrawal symptoms throughout the recovery process.
- Detox involves patient stabilization, acute treatment services, and transition to long-term therapy programs for chronic disease management.
- When Emma entered the detox clinic, she was in critical condition and needed immediate care.
- Within 24 hours of being admitted to the detox center, Daniel had begun his rehabilitation treatment for substance abuse.