If drugs or alcohol have taken over more of life than you want, medical detox near Fort Myers Shores can give you the time, structure and care to turn things around. Most people start with a single conversation.
There's no pressure on the call. You can ask about detox, length of stay, insurance and what the first day looks like, and decide what's right for you.
Programs offering medical detox near Fort Myers Shores
The closest program to Fort Myers Shores is about 9 miles away, with 6 within a 50-mile drive. Lee County has 2 programs listed for medical detox.
Celadon Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab – Fort Myers
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCharlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisValiant Recovery
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisPort Charlotte Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDavid Lawrence Center – Outpatient/Residential and Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWhat medical detox involves
In medical detox, staff watch your vital signs, manage symptoms with medication and keep you safe and comfortable while your body clears the substance. Programs may be hospital-based or in a licensed residential detox unit.
Many Florida residential programs have detox on site, so you can move straight into treatment without a gap.
What to expect
- A plan for the next level of care
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Medical screening and vital-sign checks on arrival
Getting help in Lee County
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 Fort Myers Shores residents are filed in Lee County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Lee County.
Publicly funded substance use services in Lee County are coordinated by Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, 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 Fort Myers Shores residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Fort Myers Shores
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- North Fort Myers (7 miles)
- Fort Myers (9 miles)
- Gateway (9 miles)
- Lehigh Acres (9 miles)
- Whiskey Creek (13 miles)
- Cape Coral (17 miles)
- San Carlos Park (17 miles)
- LaBelle (18 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many medical detox programs are near Fort Myers Shores?
This page lists 6 medical detox programs within 50 miles of Fort Myers Shores, sorted by distance. Lee County alone has 2 programs.
What should I bring to residential rehab?
Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, comfortable clothing for about a week and basic toiletries. Most programs share a packing list and restrict items like alcohol-based products and outside medications.
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.
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.
See all treatment in Fort Myers Shores, medical detox in Lee County or medical detox across Florida.