The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DETOX
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result DETOX
- Retiring Times editor penning books — a turn-off for addicts?
- Treatment for effects of alcohol perhaps boy knocked back neat
- Healing process getting both sides in debate to vote
- Do wrong to take drug on start of this?
- Hand maybe drops in, about to dry out?
- Half-hearted diet — steer clear of drink?
- Where to get clean and neat after relapsing, half-wasted
- Bear shortly to return to large animal clinic
- Treatment for addiction leads to extreme tension during party times
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The straight part
We know that "a turn-off for addicts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a turn-off for addicts = detox.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DETOX mean?
DETOX noun- Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
- A detoxification unit.
- To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.