Many families choose Miami for medical detox because the area has a deep bench of licensed programs, experienced clinicians and step-down options like outpatient care and recovery housing. Whether you live here or are sending someone from out of state, help is close.
If your loved one would be traveling to Florida, a specialist can talk through insurance, travel and what the first week looks like, so the decision feels less overwhelming.
Medical Detox programs near Miami
The closest program to Miami is about under 1 mile away, with 32 within a 50-mile drive. Miami-Dade County has 9 programs listed for medical detox.
Banyan Health Systems – Detoxification Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisVeterans Affairs Miami Medical Ctr – Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic OSAC
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBanyan Health Systems – Chase Center/MH/SA Residential II
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosis125 wellness and detox center llc
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxSummer House
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxOasis Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxSouth Beach Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisLuxe Home Detox - Detox Privately at Home
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxGraham Inpatient Detoxification Group
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxPines Skincare and Detox Spa
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxHow medical detox works
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
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
- Counseling to start treatment planning
- A warm handoff to residential or outpatient care
- Physician oversight for alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid withdrawal
Recovery resources in Miami
Miami-Dade County runs its own Central Intake Unit as the front door for adults seeking a substance use evaluation, referral, or treatment placement. Referrals come from courts, police, community agencies, and family members, and walk-ins are accepted; staff decide whether outpatient or residential care fits.
The county's New Direction Residential Treatment Program serves adult Miami-Dade residents with counseling, medication-assisted treatment, case management, and relapse and overdose prevention. It includes a transitional track for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and an intensive program for women.
Florida resources for families
Publicly funded substance use services in Miami-Dade County are coordinated by Thriving Mind South Florida, the behavioral health managing entity that contracts with the Florida Department of Children and Families for the region.
You can verify whether a Florida provider is licensed using DCF's Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Designation Search at https://sudprovidersearch.myflfamilies.com/, which DCF says is intended for licensing verification and transparency.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Miami residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Miami
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Gladeview (4 miles)
- North Bay Village (6 miles)
- Pinewood (6 miles)
- Miami Shores (6 miles)
- Coral Terrace (6 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover medical detox in Florida?
Most commercial health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including residential and inpatient care, under federal parity rules. Coverage depends on your plan, network and medical necessity reviews, so it helps to verify benefits before admission.
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 Miami-Dade 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.
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