Detox center: meaning, definitions and examples

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detox center

 

[ ˈdiːtɒks ˈsɛntər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

recovery facility

A detox center is a facility where individuals can go to safely rid their bodies of harmful substances, such as drugs or alcohol. These centers provide medical supervision and support to help manage withdrawal symptoms and begin the process of recovery.

Synonyms

detox clinic, detox facility, rehabilitation center

Examples of usage

  • John checked himself into a detox center to overcome his addiction.
  • The detox center offers counseling services to help patients address the root causes of their substance abuse.

Translations

Translations of the word "detox center" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centro de desintoxicação

🇮🇳 डिटॉक्स केंद्र

🇩🇪 Entgiftungszentrum

🇮🇩 pusat detoksifikasi

🇺🇦 центр детоксикації

🇵🇱 centrum detoksykacji

🇯🇵 デトックスセンター

🇫🇷 centre de désintoxication

🇪🇸 centro de desintoxicación

🇹🇷 detoks merkezi

🇰🇷 해독 센터

🇸🇦 مركز إزالة السموم

🇨🇿 centrum detoxikace

🇸🇰 centrum detoxikácie

🇨🇳 排毒中心

🇸🇮 center za razstrupljanje

🇮🇸 afeitrunarmiðstöð

🇰🇿 детоксикациялық орталық

🇬🇪 დეტოქს ცენტრი

🇦🇿 detoks mərkəzi

🇲🇽 centro de desintoxicación

Etymology

The term 'detox center' originated in the field of substance abuse treatment in the late 20th century, reflecting the growing recognition of the need for specialized facilities to support individuals in detoxifying from drugs and alcohol. These centers play a crucial role in the recovery process by providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to begin their journey towards sobriety.