Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in Memphis, medical detox offers both, with staff available day and night.
If you're unsure whether you need residential care, detox or something else, that's a normal place to start. A short, confidential call can point you in the right direction.
Where to find medical detox near Memphis
The closest program to Memphis is about 13 miles away, with 13 within a 50-mile drive. Manatee County has 0 programs listed for medical detox.
Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery - Detox Facility
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSFL Detox - Addiction Treatment Specialists
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisRSP Detox - Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisReal Recovery Solutions Detox St. Pete
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxOperation PAR Inc – Therapeutic Community
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCuraSouth – Largo
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisRiverside Recovery of Tampa
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCentral Florida Behavioral Health – Network Inc
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisTurning Point of Tampa
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisFairwinds Treatment Center – Residential
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWhat medical detox involves
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
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
- Nursing staff available around the clock
- Medical screening and vital-sign checks on arrival
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
Getting help in Manatee County
DCF notes that its provider search is not a quality rating and that being listed does not mean the department endorses or recommends a provider.
Publicly funded substance use services in Manatee 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 Memphis residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Memphis
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- West Samoset (5 miles)
- Bayshore Gardens (8 miles)
- Longboat Key (11 miles)
- Sarasota (14 miles)
- Fruitville (16 miles)
- St. Pete Beach (17 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many medical detox programs are near Memphis?
This page lists 13 medical detox programs within 50 miles of Memphis, sorted by distance. Manatee County alone has 0 programs.
How do I get into medical detox near Memphis?
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.
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.
See all treatment in Memphis, medical detox in Manatee County or medical detox across Florida.