<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>to rid the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug (often followed by from):<ul><li>You should detox from alcohol under medical care, as acute alcohol withdrawal can cause delirium or seizures.</li></ul></li><li>to undergo a period of treatment to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs:<ul><li>The drug is often prescribed to aid recovering opiate addicts as they detox and heal.</li></ul></li><li>to take a deliberate break from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive:<ul><li>I tried digitally detoxing while I was on vacation—I didn't touch a computer or social media at all.</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>to remove toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances from (the body or a bodily organ):<ul><li>Here are some foods and spices that are believed to strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and detox the liver.</li></ul></li><li>to remove (toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances) from the body or a bodily organ:<ul><li>They claim that using the sauna regularly may detox heavy metals and toxic chemicals, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the process of ridding the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug; detoxification:<ul><li>One of the first steps in addiction treatment is detox, removing the drug from the patient's system through a medically supervised withdrawal process.</li></ul></li><li>also called detoxification.</li><li>a program of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility for helping a person overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs; rehab:<ul><li>Here’s yet another clickbait story about a celebrity going into detox.</li></ul></li><li>a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ:<ul><li>This clay mask is perfect for a skin detox, providing your skin with a chance to renew itself and regenerate skin cells.</li></ul></li><li>a deliberate break or time away from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive:<ul><li>Is a digital detox really necessary?</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of or relating to a period of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility in which a person is helped to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs:<ul><li>Detox therapy can range in length, but most programs take about ten days.</li></ul></li><li>of or relating to a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ:<ul><li>Changing your diet will help, but a colon detox program might also improve your symptoms.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>