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 nurse monitoring, 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 may be available for opioid patients (Suboxone or Vivitrol; methadone through coordination with a certified opioid treatment program)
- Family contact and education from day one (with your permission)
- Admissions line — call any time to ask about current availability
- 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 builds a personalized detox protocol from that assessment. 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.
Medical management is intended to make withdrawal more manageable, although experiences differ.
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.
Las Vegas Admission Timing
Admission timing for local detox patients depends on assessment, bed availability and insurance authorization; call to ask what is possible today. Ask admissions whether transportation assistance is available for Las Vegas–area patients. Out-of-state patients can ask admissions for help planning arrival timing and whether any ground transportation is available.
Many people use commercial insurance toward treatment when their plan includes eligible benefits. Admissions can check benefits with carriers such as Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Magellan and TRICARE; network status and any single case agreement depend on the specific plan and are not guaranteed. To learn what your plan may cover, verify your benefits with no obligation to admit. Ask admissions about private-pay rates and any payment arrangements currently offered.
BetterChoice Treatment Center is licensed in Nevada and located at 198 Ebb Tide Cir, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Call admissions at (725) 550-5655.
