Medical Detox in South Florida
where recovery feels like restoration.
Physician-led medical detox and residential inpatient care, set within an 18,000 sq ft private clinical campus — five miles inland from Hollywood Beach. A place where dignity is not negotiable.
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The first 24 hours, handled.
Getting in shouldn’t be the hard part. Here’s exactly how your first day works — because knowing what to expect is half the reason people finally pick up the phone.
One confidential call
You talk to a real counselor — not a call center. Ten minutes, zero pressure. We listen first; next steps only if you want them.
Insurance, verified free
We verify your benefits in minutes and explain exactly what’s covered. No paperwork on you. No surprises later.
Transportation arranged
If you’re local, we can send a driver. If you’re flying in, we coordinate airport pickup from MIA or FLL.
You arrive. You rest.
A full medical assessment — thorough and unhurried — and a private room waiting. You’re treated like a person, not a case number.
What to expect, hour by hour.
The fear of the unknown keeps more people in active use than the withdrawal itself. So here it is, plainly: a typical day in our residential program, once stabilization is complete.
Every day is structured. Every day includes movement, clinical work, rest, and real food. Every day has room for the things that make you human — a book, a conversation, a moment outside.
Designed for comfort. Built for healing.
An 18,000 square foot clinical campus five miles inland from Hollywood Beach — a maximum of 40 patients at a time, because individual attention is not a luxury here. It’s the point.
A three-phase recovery journey.
From assessment through discharge planning — every patient receives a personalized clinical pathway, built by the team that knows them.
Evaluation
Clinical staff assess your health and the precise details of your needs, including substances used and co-occurring conditions. Your clinical team crafts a unique recovery program and helps you navigate costs and verify health insurance coverage.
Stabilization
We specialize in the safest, most comfortable medical detox possible. Staffed 24/7 so we carefully monitor progress and respond immediately to any concerns. As your strength returns, you’re welcome to attend therapy, exercise, and more.
Aftercare
Your primary therapist and discharge coordinator craft a long-term aftercare plan to continue your recovery through our partner outpatient programs. Because the work doesn’t end when detox does — it’s where it begins.
Substance-specific, physician-directed.
Every substance requires a different clinical approach. Every protocol here is evidence-based, physician-directed, and tailored to you.
Medically supervised withdrawal using symptom-triggered benzodiazepine tapering, guided by CIWA-Ar scoring. Thiamine, folate, and electrolyte support standard. Seizure and DT prevention protocol in place 24/7.
FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, selected by the attending physician. COWS-guided dosing. Adjunct comfort meds for sleep, GI, and anxiety. Naltrexone induction for appropriate candidates.
Fentanyl’s long tissue half-life is managed with extended induction windows and micro-dosing protocols to avoid precipitated withdrawal. Vitals monitored continuously; naloxone on hand at every station.
Cross-tapered to a long-acting benzodiazepine (diazepam/clonazepam) and tapered slowly over days to weeks. Seizure precautions, adjunctive gabapentin, and daily clinical reassessment.
No FDA-approved detox medication exists for stimulants — so we focus on supportive care: sleep, nutrition, cardiac monitoring, and psychiatric evaluation for underlying mood or ADHD conditions feeding use.
Cardiac and psychiatric stabilization during the crash phase. Sleep restoration, hydration, and nutrition protocol. Close screening for stimulant-induced psychosis and ongoing psychiatric comorbidity.
For codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine — MOUD protocols that respect legitimate pain needs, with a plan for non-opioid chronic pain management post-detox in coordination with prescribers.
Specialized taper or transition off maintenance medications when clinically indicated. Managed slowly, with full withdrawal symptom control — never cold turkey.
Most patients present with more than one substance. Our physicians layer the protocols above, sequence them safely, and co-manage with psychiatry throughout — because dual-diagnosis isn’t an add-on; it’s the default.
Therapies that actually work.
We only use modalities with peer-reviewed evidence of clinical efficacy in substance use disorder treatment. Here is what that means in practice.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
The gold standard for addressing the thought patterns that drive substance use. Evidence-based across thousands of peer-reviewed studies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills-based approach for emotion regulation and distress tolerance — particularly effective for co-occurring trauma and mood disorders.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Targeted trauma therapy for patients whose substance use traces to unresolved trauma. Led by certified EMDR clinicians.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
When clinically indicated, FDA-approved medications (including MOUD for opioid use disorder) reduce withdrawal and cravings safely.
Group Therapy
Structured peer-supported sessions led by licensed clinicians. The most researched and consistently effective modality in addiction medicine.
Family Therapy
Recovery rarely happens in isolation. We repair communication, set boundaries, and give families the language to support without enabling.
Real clinicians. Real credentials. Real compassion.
Our team includes doctors, nurses, and licensed clinicians who specialize in addiction treatment. Many have personal or family experience with recovery.
Most major plans accepted. Verify in under a minute.
Completely confidential. No obligation. Your information is protected under HIPAA — a member of our admissions team will follow up personally.
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Close enough to home. Far enough to heal.
A private, tree-lined campus five miles inland from Hollywood Beach. Out of the way, but not out of reach — with direct access from two major international airports. Patients fly in from New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and across Florida. Explore our approach to medical detox in South Florida.
- Hollywood Beach5 miles
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)12 miles
- Miami International (MIA)22 miles
- Downtown Miami24 miles
- West Palm Beach55 miles
Detox & Treatment Across South Florida
Broward County: Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Weston
Miami-Dade County: Miami, Aventura, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall
Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter
Patients speak for themselves.
I never thought in a million years that my brother would ever be alcohol-free. He said the people at Pines made him feel like his personal wellbeing was the only thing that mattered to them. His kids have a father. His mother has a son. I have my brother back.Eric G. · Family Member
All the staff at Pines Recovery Life went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and the facility was immaculate. It is the nicest facility I have been in… like a five-star hotel and a detox put into one.
My EMDR therapist Travis really helped me get through some of the darkness from my past. The nurses made sure all of my medication was delivered in a timely manner with a smile. The groups were well organized and very helpful.
Pines Recovery saved my life. They made my detox from alcohol as comfortable as possible. The staff was amazing and one of a kind. They gave me my life back and my family their son back.
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Does insurance cover detox and rehab at Pines Recovery Life?
Yes, in most cases. Pines is in-network with major carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield (all states), UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Humana Military, and the VA Community Care Network. We verify your specific plan confidentially before any commitment. Call (855) 981-8935 or use our online verification form.
What levels of care does Pines offer?
Two in-house levels: 24/7 physician-supervised Medical Detox and Residential Inpatient treatment. Step-down care after residential — partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, sober living — is coordinated through trusted partner programs. Dual-diagnosis support for co-occurring mental health conditions is delivered within both in-house levels of care.
Where is Pines Recovery Life located?
Our campus is at 1151 Poinciana Dr., Pembroke Pines, FL 33025, in Broward County, South Florida. We accept patients from all 50 states and arrange confidential transportation from any U.S. airport.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. All inquiries, intake conversations, and treatment records are protected under HIPAA. Insurance verification, online forms, and phone calls are confidential. We never share information without written consent.
What substances does Pines treat?
Alcohol, opioids (heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine), benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, Suboxone, and prescription drugs. Specialty tracks include men’s detox and women’s detox.
How quickly can I be admitted?
Same-day admission is often possible after insurance verification and a clinical pre-assessment. Call (855) 981-8935 — our admissions line is staffed 24/7.
Most Plans Accepted
Your insurance likely covers care at Pines
Plus additional carriers and out-of-network benefit verification.
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