detox

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Americans’ monthlong exercises in restraint have been known to affect sales of everything from razors in November to alcohol at the beginning of the year and snacks as some take on a one-month sugar detox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

But what happens when the detox is over and the chorus of text pings, slack dings and social media notifications swells throughout the rest of the year?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

A royal aide said this was a reference to the social impact of new technologies on communities, and that people might consider a "digital detox".

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Dickson estimates that her digital detox has saved her roughly $300 to $500 a month, now that she is no longer tempted to buy new things or try new restaurants every day.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

In fact I feel irritated and can’t help wondering whether I could have gotten the same result without spending $30 and three days on detox and bloat.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich