Addiction affects the whole household, and getting help sooner usually makes recovery easier. If you're in Alachua or caring for someone who is, medical detox can provide the round-the-clock support that weekly appointments can't.
Call any time to talk it through. Calls are confidential, and you can ask as many questions as you need.
Programs offering medical detox near Alachua
Within 25 miles of Alachua there are 0 medical detox programs. The nearest program is about 46 miles away, and 15 are within 100 miles.
SMA Healthcare – Outpatient Ocala/Beacon Point
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisGateway Community Services Inc – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisJacksonville Outpatient Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxWekiva Springs Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisLakeview Health Systems LLC – Womans Program
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSt Johns Recovery Place
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisStepping Stone Center for Recovery
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSerenus Outpatient Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxEPIC Recovery Center – EPIC Behavioral Healthcare
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisTides Edge Recovery Services
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAbout medical detox
Medical detox is supervised withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, with doctors and nurses who can treat symptoms as they come. It is the safest way to stop alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids, where withdrawal can be severe or even dangerous.
Detox usually lasts 3 to 10 days. It is the first step, not the whole treatment, so a good detox program plans your transfer to residential or outpatient care before you leave.
What to expect
- Physician oversight for alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid withdrawal
- Counseling to start treatment planning
- Symptom monitoring several times a day
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
Florida resources for families
If a loved one refuses help and is a danger to themselves or others, Florida's Marchman Act lets families ask the court for involuntary assessment and treatment. Petitions for Alachua residents are filed in Alachua County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Alachua County.
Publicly funded substance use services in Alachua County are coordinated by Lutheran Services Florida, the behavioral health managing entity that contracts with the Florida Department of Children and Families for the region.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Alachua residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Alachua
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Starke (25 miles)
- Keystone Heights (27 miles)
- Lake City (30 miles)
- Macclenny (41 miles)
- Ocala (46 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into medical detox near Alachua?
Most admissions start with a phone call. A specialist asks a few questions about substance use, health and insurance, then helps you find a program with an opening. Many residential programs in Florida can admit someone within a day or two once insurance is verified.
What if my loved one won't go to treatment?
You can talk with a specialist about how to approach the conversation. In Florida, the Marchman Act also lets family members petition a court for involuntary assessment and treatment when someone has lost control of their substance use and is a danger to themselves or others. See our Marchman Act guide for Alachua County.
Is detox enough on its own?
Detox manages withdrawal but does not treat addiction itself. The best results come when detox leads straight into residential or outpatient treatment.
How long does medical detox take?
Detox usually takes 3 to 10 days, depending on the substance, how much and how long you have used, and your health. Alcohol and benzodiazepine detox can take longer and needs close supervision.
Alachua ZIP codes served: 32615, 32616
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