Medical detox center Las Vegas

Medical Detox in Las Vegas

24/7 Physician-Supervised Detox in a Luxury, Private Setting

What Is Medical Detox?

Medical detox is the clinically supervised process of safely removing drugs or alcohol from your body while managing withdrawal symptoms. At our luxury Las Vegas facility, board-certified physicians and 24/7 nursing staff monitor your vital signs, provide evidence-based medications, and ensure your safety throughout the withdrawal process.

Why Medical Detox Is Necessary

When dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, stopping suddenly can cause dangerous—even life-threatening—withdrawal symptoms including seizures, cardiac complications, and delirium tremens.

Inpatient vs. Outpatient

Inpatient medical detox provides 24/7 supervision—critical for alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal. Outpatient may work for less severe cases but lacks immediate medical intervention capability.

Detox Timelines by Substance

Alcohol Detox

5-10 days

Peak symptoms days 2-5. Seizure risk highest 24-72 hours. Delirium tremens (DTs) possible 48-96 hours. Benzodiazepines used for seizure prevention.

Opioid Detox

5-10 days

Peak symptoms 24-72 hours. MAT (Suboxone, methadone) eliminates withdrawal discomfort. Reduces cravings by 70-90%.

Benzodiazepine Detox

2-8 weeks

Requires gradual taper to prevent seizures. Switch to long-acting benzo (diazepam), then slowly reduce dose. Psychiatric monitoring essential.

Stimulant Detox

3-10 days

Crash phase first 1-3 days (extreme fatigue, depression). Psychological symptoms 3-14 days. Psychiatric monitoring for depression/suicidal ideation.

Why Detoxing at Home Is Dangerous

Understanding the serious medical risks of unsupervised withdrawal.

Seizures

Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal causes seizures in 5-25% of cases—potentially fatal without immediate medical care.

Delirium Tremens

Up to 5% of alcohol withdrawal cases develop DTs—confusion, hallucinations, fever—with up to 15% mortality rate even with treatment.

Cardiac Complications

Withdrawal causes dangerous heart rhythms, elevated blood pressure, and can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Overdose Risk After Detox

Tolerance drops significantly after detox. Relapsing with previous doses causes fatal overdose in most cases.

What Happens After Detox?

Detox is only the beginning. We strongly recommend transitioning to our inpatient rehab in Las Vegas for comprehensive treatment.

Inpatient Rehab

Residential treatment

Therapy

Individual & group

Couples Rehab

Recover together

Aftercare

Relapse prevention

Medical Detox FAQ

Ready to Begin Medical Detox?

Our luxury rehab in Las Vegas offers private, physician-supervised detox. Call now to start your journey to lasting recovery.

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