Quick Answer
Drug detox in Las Vegas at BetterChoice Treatment Center is comprehensive medically supervised withdrawal from any substance — alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or polysubstance use — typically lasting 5–10 days, with 24/7 nursing, physician oversight, and a smooth transition into residential rehab. The campus is at 198 Ebb Tide Cir, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Call (725) 550-5655.
Why a Medical Drug Detox Matters
Quitting cold turkey at home is dangerous for some substances and demoralizing for almost all of them. With opioids, fentanyl, alcohol, and benzodiazepines especially, withdrawal can be medically risky — and even when it is not life-threatening, it is severe enough that most people relapse within hours or days simply to make the symptoms stop.
A medical detox solves that. Our nurses and physicians manage the symptoms with evidence-based medications, you sleep in a private suite, you eat real food, and you do not have to white-knuckle the worst part of recovery alone.
Substances We Detox
- Alcohol
- Opioids — including prescription pain medications
- Fentanyl
- Heroin
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine and crack
- Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium)
- Adderall and prescription stimulants
- Marijuana
- Polysubstance use — most patients are using more than one thing
What Makes Our Detox Different
- Private suites in a residential estate setting, not a hospital ward
- Same clinical team carries through detox, residential, and aftercare
- Psychiatric prescribers on staff for dual-diagnosis evaluation
- Medication-Assisted Treatment available for opioid patients (Suboxone, Vivitrol, methadone bridges)
- Family contact and education from day one (with your permission)
- 24/7 admissions — you can be in a bed today
- Joint Commission–accredited — same accreditation held by major hospitals
- Nevada-licensed medical facility
What Detox Looks Like at BetterChoice
You arrive, our medical team does a full workup — history, physical, lab work — and within hours you have a personalized detox protocol. The first 24 hours are about stabilization: medications dialed in, symptoms tracked using validated scales, family contact (with permission). Days 2–4 are typically when symptoms peak and the medication regimen is most active. By days 5–7, symptoms have substantially eased, therapy intensifies, and the residential plan is finalized. The transition into residential rehab happens seamlessly with the same clinical team.
Most patients describe the experience as far more bearable than they had imagined.
Why Detox Length Matters
Different substances require different detox lengths:
| Substance | Typical Length |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 5–7 days |
| Opioids | 5–7 days |
| Fentanyl | 7–10 days (extended monitoring) |
| Benzodiazepines | 7–21+ days (slower taper) |
| Stimulants (meth, cocaine) | 5–7 days (supportive care) |
| Polysubstance | 7–14 days (sequenced protocols) |
The protocol is individualized to each patient.
After Detox
Detox stabilizes the body. Residential rehab addresses what got you there. We strongly recommend stepping directly from detox into 30–60 days of residential treatment, where the work of building a new life takes hold. Read more about the difference between detox and rehab.
Same-Day Las Vegas Admission
Most local Las Vegas detox admissions happen within hours of the first call. Confidential transportation is included for Las Vegas–area patients. For out-of-state patients, admissions handles flight coordination and ground transportation.
Most of our patients use commercial PPO insurance to cover the majority of their stay. We are in-network or able to negotiate single case agreements with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Magellan, and TRICARE. To find out exactly what your plan will cover, verify your benefits — it takes a few minutes and there is no obligation. Private-pay and financing options are also available.
BetterChoice Treatment Center is licensed in Nevada and located at 198 Ebb Tide Cir, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Admissions specialists answer the phone 24 hours a day at (725) 550-5655.
