Florida Detox Center & Rehab Guide

Detox is defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as being “a set of interventions aimed at managing acute intoxication and withdrawal.” For those looking to put an end to their active drug or alcohol use, detoxing in a safe, healthy manner is critical in order to prevent dangerous withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse.

At River Oaks in Florida, we provide medical detox for those patients who are ready to get started on the road to recovery, as do several other facilities throughout the state.

Detox & Rehab Centers in Florida
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab & Detox Centers in Florida

Many of these detox facilities provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to smooth the transition between detox and ongoing recovery. Several of these options also provide specific care programs, depending on client age or substance abused.

River Oaks: One of the leading treatment facilities in the state of Florida, River Oaks offers several levels of care, starting with medical detox. Other programs offered include residential treatment for people who need long-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care for those who need to live at home during treatment. As soon as a person is enrolled at River Oaks, they will be evaluated by a medical professional for co-occurring disorders and medical issues to ensure individual, high-quality treatment that addresses all present issues. The River Oaks team will also evaluate the individual’s environment and situation for stressors, to ensure the most focused treatment. During medical detox, the client lives in the treatment facility and receives 24/7 care. For more information, contact River Oaks at (888) 432-2390.

Recovery First: The original Recovery First treatment center in Hollywood, Florida, offers inpatient detox in addition to other levels of treatment. Medical professionals assess each person entering treatment, so they receive the best individual care to ensure they safely end their physical dependence on drugs. For more information on the detox, residential, and outpatient programs, call (888) 571-0824.

Boca Detox Center: Unlike many treatment facilities on this list, Boca Detox Center specializes in detox programs. While the professionals at the facility will help clients transition into a rehabilitation program, they only offer detox programs. Four separate types of detox programs cover withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other drugs. Medical professionals assess each client and help them safely detox from their substance of abuse. They also provide help to avoid relapse.

White Sands Treatment: This well-regarded treatment facility provides every level of treatment possible to help anyone who walks through the door. This includes medical detox services to help clients safely withdraw from alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs. The detox treatment plan includes stabilizing the individual’s physical condition, 24/7 monitoring, and assessment for other physical or mental conditions that may require care. White Sands also helps people transition into an appropriate rehabilitation program after they have successfully detoxed.

Seaside Palm Beach Luxury Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation: As a luxury detox and rehabilitation facility, Seaside provides comfortable accommodations and numerous holistic approaches to recovery and staffs high-quality medical professionals and therapists. Seaside specializes in prescription painkiller detox, including Suboxone therapy. Other medications may be administered to ease withdrawal symptoms as needed, and clients receive 24/7 care from well-trained and well-regarded staff.

Detox of South Florida: This detox facility has two tracks: alcohol detox and drug detox. To guarantee that each client recovers their physical and mental health, medical professionals assess each person to create an individualized recovery plan. Medical monitoring and intervention for the specific detox process are combined with therapy to help prevent relapse. There are also detox aftercare follow-up appointments and in-house completion programs to help each person remain sober.

Summit Detox Facility from Transformations: Transformation Treatment Center provides a 20-bed detox facility called Summit, which provides customized detox from alcohol, prescription and illegal drugs, opiates, benzodiazepines, and heroin. The residential facility is along the Atlantic Coast of Florida and offers medication-assisted therapies, 24/7 medical oversight, vitamin and mineral supplements along with healthy meals, and gender-specific floors for personal security. Supplemental treatments during detox include 12-Step-style meetings, chiropractic treatment, and other holistic options. The focus is on recovering physically, emotionally, and spiritually, so the whole person recovers.
Additional Detox Facilities
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Additional Detox Programs in Florida

These programs may be attached to continuing inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services, or they may provide case managers who can refer the client to a different service. Often, detox services can be found in medical centers and hospitals, which can mean better insurance coverage or financial assistance.


  • New Life Addiction Treatment: 1497 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, Florida, 34990. They accept most major forms of insurance and offer mental health care, long-term treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and holistic approaches to treatment after detox.
  • Addiction Solutions of South Florida: 6115 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33073 They specialize in the Break Free Plan, which focuses on each step in the recovery process but also filling in the gaps between the steps.
  • Summer House Detox Center: 13550 Memorial Highway, Miami, FL 33161 This facility provides evidence-based medical attention to detox safely from alcohol, benzodiazepines, heroin, methadone, and Suboxone.
  • The Palm Beach Institute: 314 10th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 They provide detox, residential rehabilitation, family support programs, and support for alumni of the program.
  • TriCounty Human Services: 1815 Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland, Florida, 33801 One of the numerous support programs provided by TriCounty is medically supervised outpatient detox.
  • Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC): 1700 Education Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Treatment is intended to be brief, lasting about a week, and provides 12-Step spirituality for those interested in participating.
  • Operation PAR Behavioral Health & Wellness: 6655 66th Street North, Pinellas Park FL 33781 After an assessment, a client may be eligible for either inpatient or outpatient treatment based on their needs. Short-term living arrangements may be provided for some outpatient clients.
  • The Oasis at Tampa Community Hospital: 6001 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615 The intensive outpatient treatment program begins with detox, which takes between three days and one week, depending on the client’s needs.
  • Lighthouse Detox at Jupiter Medical Center: 1230 S. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter, FL 33458 Detox covers many substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine and crack cocaine, marijuana, opiates and heroin, prescription drugs, stimulants, amphetamines, and polysubstance abuse.
  • The Refuge – A Healing Place: 14835 SE 85th Street Rd, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 Once detox has been completed, clients are transferred to residential treatment with a Certified Trauma Therapist. Then, they may continue into the outpatient program, with or without prescription medications as needed to maintain sobriety.
  • West Palm Beach VA Medical Center: 7305 N Military Trl, Riviera Beach, FL 33410 Veterans’ benefits cover a variety of substance abuse, mental health, and medical treatments, including outpatient detox services.
  • The Teen Treatment Center: 4445 Pine Forest Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Treatment is focused on adolescents, with separate programs for girls and boys. Programs include safe, medically supervised detox in a residential setting. Further rehabilitation programs offer support for family members, recreational therapy like music or art therapy, basic living skills, spiritual care, and academic support so they can graduate.
Free & State Funded Detox Programs
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Free Detox Centers in Florida

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that medically assisted drug or alcohol detox is only the first step in long-term rehabilitation and recovery from substance abuse. It is important for people who need help overcoming addiction to stay in treatment for at least 90 days, or three months, and people who continue receiving support through therapy or support groups after detox will continue to improve and maintain abstinence for longer. When many people think of detox and rehabilitation, they imagine luxury resorts with spas and massage therapy, and that, in their mind, equates to very expensive help. Too many people in the US are not able to afford a basic detox center, which may make them feel as though they have no options. Fortunately, there are many free and low-cost detox programs available to help anyone with any level of need get started on their recovery from addiction. Florida, the Sunshine State, offers some great free detox centers for people who need help.

Government Funded Detox Centers in Florida

The state of Florida provides licensing, certification, and funding for detox and rehabilitation programs through the Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF). FDCF maintains a list of all programs it has awarded licenses to, with the type of funding used (public or state-based versus private or individual-paid) and the type of treatment they provide. There are 270 detox programs listed. Some of these use public funds to provide free or low-cost treatment, including:

  • Apalachee Center, Inc.: This Tallahassee-based inpatient detox center offsets its costs using public funding.
  • Aspire Health Partners:The inpatient and outpatient programs in Orlando and Sanford use public funds to offset the cost of treatment for those who need financial assistance or free services.
  • Broward County Elderly & Veterans Services Division: Public funds are provided through the Broward County Board of County Commissioners for this inpatient detox program, which is based in Fort Lauderdale.
  • The Centers, Inc.:This Ocala-based group uses public funds to offer inpatient detox services to those with little or no income.
  • Centerstone of Florida: The program is located in Bradenton, in Manatee County, and offers inpatient detox with public funding.
  • Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc.: The private nonprofit organization runs an inpatient detox program in Panama City, using public funds to offset the cost of treatment for those who need financial assistance.
  • Community Health of South Florida: Based in Miami, this program provides inpatient detox services with help from public funding.
  • David Lawrence Medical Health Center, Inc.:Based in Naples, this nonprofit uses public funding to offer inpatient detox services to underserved populations.
  • Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. (DACCO):This not-for-profit corporation, based in Tampa, helps those in need of inpatient detox services by offering publicly funded assistance.
  • The Drug Abuse Foundation (DAF) of Palm Beach County, Inc.:This organization in Delray Beach offsets the cost of their inpatient detox program with public funds.
  • EPIC Community Services Inc.:Based in Silver Spring, the group’s inpatient detox program uses public funds.
  • Gateway Community Services: The inpatient and outpatient detox programs based in Jacksonville uses state funds to provide their services.
  • Guidance/Care Center, Inc.:The Key Largo location provides inpatient detox services with public funds, while the Key West and Marathon Key locations have a publicly funded outpatient program.

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