Drug & Alcohol Detox Near You in Palm Beach County

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The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health
4905 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33463 (Palm Beach County)
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From downtown West Palm Beach, the drive is about 20-25 minutes.

Call (561) 340-7269 to talk with our admissions team.

Is Medical Detox Right for You?

Stopping alcohol or drugs on your own can be hard, and for some substances it isn’t safe. Medically supervised detox may be the safer way to stop if any of these sound like you:

• You’ve tried to quit before and couldn’t stay stopped.
• You drink or use to keep withdrawal symptoms away.
• You’ve used large amounts, or used for a long time.
• You depend on alcohol, benzodiazepines or other sedatives, where withdrawal can cause seizures.
• You’ve had severe withdrawal before, such as seizures or delirium tremens (DTs).
• You have other medical or mental health conditions that could make withdrawal riskier.

Only a medical professional can say which level of care is safest for you. A call with our admissions team is a simple way to start that conversation.

Substances People Commonly Detox From

Medical detox helps people stop many different substances. The most common include:

• Alcohol. Learn more about alcohol withdrawal and detox.
• Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan. See benzodiazepine withdrawal and detox.
• Sleep medicines such as Ambien.
• Opioids, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. Read about opioid withdrawal and detox.
• Stimulants such as cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants like Adderall.
• More than one substance at a time, which can make withdrawal harder to predict.

Each substance has its own symptoms, risks and timing. For a plain-language guide, read what drug detox is and what to expect.

When you call, tell our admissions team everything you’ve been taking, including alcohol and prescriptions. Honest answers help the medical team plan safe care for you.

Why Medically Supervised Detox Matters

Withdrawal happens when your body has adjusted to a substance and then has to work without it. For some substances, it feels like a very bad flu. For others, it can be life-threatening, which is why medical monitoring during withdrawal matters (source).

• Alcohol and sedatives: Withdrawal can cause seizures. Severe alcohol withdrawal can lead to DTs, a medical emergency.
• Opioids: Withdrawal is rarely deadly on its own, but vomiting and diarrhea can cause dangerous dehydration.
• Stimulants: Withdrawal can bring deep depression and, for some people, thoughts of suicide.
• After any detox: Your tolerance drops. Going back to your old amount can cause an overdose.

In medical detox, a medical team watches for these problems and treats symptoms early. Medications may be used when a clinician decides they’re appropriate, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can be part of ongoing care when it’s medically appropriate. A substance-free setting also removes easy access to alcohol and drugs while withdrawal is at its worst.

If you or someone you love is withdrawing somewhere else and has a seizure, confusion, hallucinations, chest pain or signs of overdose, call 911 right away. Don’t try to drive to a treatment center first. We don’t recommend detoxing at home from alcohol or benzodiazepines without a doctor’s guidance.

What Detox Looks Like at Our Lake Worth Campus

Detox at our campus follows a few clear steps. Your care is planned around you, so the details can differ from person to person.

1. A full assessment. Before detox begins, our team asks about your substance use, physical health, mental health and any co-occurring conditions. This shapes your care plan.
2. Monitoring and symptom care. Our medical team checks on you and treats withdrawal symptoms as they come up. Your care changes as your body settles.
3. Rest and meals. You stay in a quiet, substance-free setting in a shared double room. Meals are prepared by our executive chef in a full-service kitchen.
4. Planning your next step. Your care team talks with you about what comes after detox, so you know the plan before detox ends.

What Happens After Detox

Detox clears substances from your body and gets withdrawal under control. It doesn’t treat the thoughts, habits and life stress behind addiction; that is the work of treatment (source).

After detox, many people step down through levels of care. Your care team recommends the right next step for you:

• Intensive inpatient or residential treatment: You live on campus and focus fully on recovery, with individual therapy, group therapy and skills practice.
• Partial hospitalization (PHP): Structured full-day programming with a little more independence.
• Intensive outpatient program (IOP): A later step-down level of care, held in the community with weekday evening sessions.
• Aftercare planning: A plan for staying supported after you leave.

If you also live with depression, anxiety, PTSD or another mental health condition, our dual diagnosis care treats both at the same time.

What to Bring to Detox

Pack light. Bring no more than one bag or suitcase.

• Photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport
• Your current prescription medications
• Any medical devices you use, such as a CPAP machine or diabetes supplies
• A list of your doctors and other providers, with their contact information
• Names and phone numbers of family members or other contacts
• Comfortable, season-appropriate clothes, a sweater or jacket, and sleepwear
• Toiletries that are unopened and alcohol-free
• Eyeglasses or contact lenses

Leave at home: alcohol, drugs and paraphernalia (including CBD and THC products), weapons, aerosol sprays and opened toiletries. Ask our admissions team for the full packing list, including the rules on phones and other electronics.

Talk With Our Admissions Team

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Call (561) 340-7269 to talk about detox at our Lake Worth campus. Our admissions team can answer your questions, review your insurance with you and help you plan your arrival.

Detox FAQs

How long does detox take?

There’s no set number of days. Your care team sets the length of your detox based on your needs, including which substances you used, how much and for how long, your overall health, and how your body responds to withdrawal. When you’re medically stable, the team helps you move into the next level of care.

Can you check my insurance?

Our admissions team can review your insurance with you when you call (561) 340-7269. You can also start online: Check your insurance benefits. If you don’t have insurance, ask our admissions team about other ways to pay, so you know your options before you arrive.

What should I bring to detox?

Bring one bag with your photo ID, current prescriptions, any medical devices, a list of your providers and family contacts, comfortable clothes and unopened, alcohol-free toiletries. Leave alcohol, drugs, weapons and aerosol sprays at home. Our admissions team can share the full packing list before you arrive, so there are no surprises at check-in.

Can my family visit during detox?

Family support matters. Visits are arranged with your care team’s approval, based on how you’re doing. Loved ones can also take part in our weekly family education program, held onsite and by telehealth. Ask your care team what makes sense during detox and in the treatment that follows.

Is it safe to detox at home?

It depends on what you’ve been using and your health. Stopping alcohol, benzodiazepines or other sedatives suddenly can cause seizures, so never do it without medical advice. Opioid and stimulant withdrawal can also bring serious risks, including overdose if you use again. Talk with a doctor, or call our admissions team to discuss medically supervised detox.