detox

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There was bed space, they assured them, there was room at the detox center, there were mental health services and more.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s that time of year again: detox season.

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

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