detox

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Josh Morin, one of the organizers of the detox programs in Washington, believes that simply ditching the phone is not enough and that an appealing alternative is vital.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The women’s shelter and the detox facilities won plaudits, too.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 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

After a week of their social-media detox, participants on average had: a 25% reduction in depression symptoms, a 16% decline in anxiety and a 14% decrease in insomnia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

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