Detoxification (Noun)
Meaning 1
Treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rehab center specialized in detoxification programs for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.
- After years of heavy drinking, she underwent detoxification at a treatment facility to overcome her physical dependence on alcohol.
- The detoxification process typically lasts several days, during which time the patient is closely monitored for withdrawal symptoms.
- As part of the inpatient program, the hospital offered detoxification services, including medication-assisted treatment, to help patients manage withdrawal.
- Before starting therapy, the patient underwent a thorough detoxification process to remove all traces of the addictive substance from their system.