rehab
rehab — noun
1. a course of medical and psychological treatment aimed at ending a person's physi
a course of medical and psychological treatment aimed at ending a person's physical or mental dependence on drugs or alcohol
After years of struggling with alcohol, Nkechi decided to check herself into rehab.
collocation: check (oneself) into rehab
The doctor told Felix that he needed to go to rehab for his drug problem.
collocation: go to rehab for [problem]
Trang's mother convinced her to join a rehab program after years of worry.
Many celebrities have spoken openly about their time in rehab.
The rehab centre offered group therapy sessions every morning.
- detox
Narrower: refers specifically to the medical process of removing the substance from the body, not the full psychological program
- treatment
Broader and more formal: can include medication, counselling, and other approaches beyond a structured rehab program
- recovery program
Focuses on the ongoing process after the initial treatment phase; less commonly used for the facility itself
文法句型
in rehab
go to rehab
check (oneself) into rehab
rehab + noun (program / centre / clinic)
用法筆記
Frequently used without an article ("in rehab," "to rehab") like an uncountable place noun. The full form 'rehabilitation' sounds more formal and is rarely used in casual conversation about addiction.
常見錯誤
2. a series of exercises and therapies designed to help a person regain strength, m
a series of exercises and therapies designed to help a person regain strength, movement, and independence after an illness, injury, or surgery
After breaking her leg, Eleni spent six weeks in physical rehab.
collocation: physical rehab
Aarav went to rehab three times a week after his knee surgery.
pattern: go to rehab after [surgery]
The hospital's rehab programme helped Bilal walk again after his stroke.
Beatriz's doctor recommended rehab to strengthen her shoulder after the injury.
The rehab exercises focused on rebuilding muscle and improving balance.
- physical therapy
More specific and formal; focuses on exercise-based treatment by a licensed therapist
- rehabilitation
The full, more formal term; covers the same meaning but is preferred in medical writing
- physiotherapy
British English preference; synonymous with physical therapy but less common in American usage
文法句型
physical rehab
in rehab after [surgery / injury]
rehab + noun (programme / exercises / facility)
用法筆記
Commonly modified by an adjective specifying the type of recovery ("physical rehab," "cardiac rehab," "stroke rehab"). Often paired with 'after' to introduce the triggering condition. For formal writing, 'rehabilitation' or 'physical therapy' is preferred.