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.
Medical detox in Florida
Medical detox is the safest way to stop alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids. Florida licenses detoxification, also called withdrawal management, as a subacute care service delivered on an inpatient or outpatient basis, and many residential programs here have detox on site.
Detox usually lasts 3 to 10 days. Doctors and nurses monitor vital signs, treat symptoms with medication and keep you safe and as comfortable as possible. It's the first step of treatment, so a good detox program plans your move into residential or outpatient care before you leave.
Detox and the Marchman Act
When a court orders a Marchman Act assessment, the person is usually taken to a hospital, licensed detox or addictions receiving facility for stabilization. Learn how in our Marchman Act guide.
What to expect
- Medical screening and vital-sign checks on arrival
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Nursing staff available around the clock
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
- A plan for the next level of care
Medical Detox by county
- Alachua County (0)
- Baker County (0)
- Bay County (2)
- Bradford County (0)
- Brevard County (2)
- Broward County (16)
- Calhoun County (0)
- Charlotte County (3)
- Citrus County (0)
- Clay County (0)
- Collier County (1)
- Columbia County (0)
- DeSoto County (0)
- Dixie County (0)
- Duval County (7)
- Escambia County (0)
- Flagler County (1)
- Franklin County (0)
- Gadsden County (0)
- Gilchrist County (0)
- Glades County (0)
- Gulf County (0)
- Hamilton County (0)
- Hardee County (0)
- Hendry County (0)
- Hernando County (1)
- Highlands County (1)
- Hillsborough County (4)
- Holmes County (0)
- Indian River County (1)
- Jackson County (0)
- Jefferson County (0)
- Lafayette County (0)
- Lake County (1)
- Lee County (2)
- Leon County (0)
- Levy County (0)
- Liberty County (0)
- Madison County (0)
- Manatee County (0)
- Marion County (1)
- Martin County (3)
- Miami-Dade County (9)
- Monroe County (1)
- Nassau County (0)
- Okaloosa County (0)
- Okeechobee County (0)
- Orange County (4)
- Osceola County (3)
- Palm Beach County (36)
- Pasco County (1)
- Pinellas County (5)
- Polk County (1)
- Putnam County (1)
- Santa Rosa County (2)
- Sarasota County (2)
- Seminole County (1)
- St. Johns County (1)
- St. Lucie County (5)
- Sumter County (0)
- Suwannee County (0)
- Taylor County (0)
- Union County (0)
- Volusia County (2)
- Wakulla County (0)
- Walton County (0)
- Washington County (0)
Medical Detox in Florida's largest cities
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- Jacksonville
- Sarasota
- Cape Coral
- Palm Bay
- Port St. Lucie
- Bonita Springs
- Palm Coast
- Kissimmee
- Pensacola
- Lakeland
- Winter Haven
- St. Petersburg
- Tallahassee
- Hialeah
- North Port
- Gainesville
- Deltona
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Ocala
- Hollywood
Free, confidential help finding medical detox anywhere in Florida. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Related guides
- What Is the Marchman Act? Florida's Involuntary Addiction Treatment Law
- How to File a Marchman Act in Florida: Step by Step
- Marchman Act Requirements: Who Qualifies in Florida
- Marchman Act vs Baker Act: What's the Difference?
- What Happens After a Marchman Act Petition Is Filed
- Marchman Act Protective Custody and Emergency Admission
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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.
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.