Medical detox at The Recovery Village Columbus provides 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines and other drugs at our Groveport campus, just southeast of Columbus. Our team manages symptoms with medication when appropriate and helps you move straight into ongoing treatment. Call (614) 362-1686. Walk-ins are accepted 24/7.
Medical detox is the process of safely stopping alcohol or drugs while a medical team monitors and treats withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal can range from uncomfortable to dangerous. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens, and should always be medically supervised. Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening but is intensely uncomfortable, and medications such as buprenorphine can ease it. Detox is a first step, not a complete treatment, so our team plans your next level of care from day one.
Withdrawal looks different depending on the substance, so your detox plan does too.
You can call our admissions team at (614) 362-1686 any time, day or night. Walk-ins are welcome, and same-day admission is often possible when it’s medically appropriate. Learn about walk-in admissions.
Bring a photo ID, relevant medical records or a list of your health care providers, contact information for family members, a form of payment and up to $200 in cash. Pack comfortable, season-appropriate clothing. Leave alcohol, drugs, CBD and THC products, refillable vapes and weapons at home. Our inpatient rehab page has the full packing list.
Detox manages withdrawal, but it doesn’t treat the causes of addiction. Most people move straight from detox into residential treatment on the same campus, then step down to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care. Your team starts planning your next level of care on your first day.
Our Groveport campus serves people from across Columbus and central Ohio. Learn more about medical detox near Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Lancaster, Marion, Mansfield, Zanesville and Chillicothe.
If any of these apply to you, stopping safely may require medical detox. We’re here to help.
Medical detox is recommended if you are physically dependent on a substance and may have significant withdrawal when you stop, especially:
An admissions assessment determines whether you need medical detox or can start at another level of care.
Detox commonly lasts about seven to ten days. The exact length depends on the substance, how much and how long you’ve used, and your physical health. Your medical team will give you an estimate after your evaluation.
Detoxing at home isn’t recommended, especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines, whose withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens. Even when withdrawal isn’t dangerous, as with most opioid withdrawal, symptoms are hard to tolerate alone and often lead to a return to use. Medically supervised detox provides 24/7 monitoring and medication when it’s needed. Read more about the risks of alcohol detox at home.
The most commonly used medications to treat alcohol withdrawal are controlled doses of sedatives like chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan). These medications are used only under limited, short-term circumstances and are reduced as soon as safely possible, but they can be used alongside other medications that can help address alcohol withdrawal symptoms. More mild cases of alcohol withdrawal may involve only supportive medications (such as ibuprofen for headache, or use of a safe sleep aid) and medical monitoring.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available when medically appropriate. For opioid withdrawal and opioid use disorder, options may include buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone in coordination with appropriate dosing protocols, or naltrexone once detox is complete. Your clinical team will decide what’s safe and appropriate for you.
Several federal laws can help. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may give eligible employees unpaid, job-protected leave for treatment, and the Americans with Disabilities Act protects many people in recovery from discrimination. Learn more about rehab and your job.
Insurance may cover some or all of medical detox, although copays and deductibles may apply. We’re in network with many major plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio and UBH/Optum, and Optum Medicaid for detox. Verify your insurance online, or ask about options if you don’t have insurance.
Often, yes. Call (614) 362-1686 or walk in, and our admissions team will complete a quick assessment. Same-day admission is often possible when it’s medically appropriate.
Before detox starts, our team assesses your substance use, physical and mental health, and any co-occurring conditions to build your treatment plan. Patients at The Recovery Village Columbus detox in quiet, private rooms with 24-hour medical care, medications to manage withdrawal when appropriate, and nutritious meals. You’ll also begin one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist, so the transition into residential treatment, PHP or IOP on the same campus is seamless.
A safe, substance-free environment
24/7 medical monitoring
Treatment for withdrawal symptoms
Medication-assisted treatment (when appropriate)
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Every detox plan is individualized. When you arrive, a member of our 24-hour nursing staff completes an initial evaluation that may include:
You then begin detox in our inpatient unit. Detox commonly lasts about seven to ten days, though every case is different. Withdrawal symptoms depend on the substance, the amount and length of use, and your health. They can range from headaches, irritability and trouble sleeping to tremors, vomiting and, with alcohol or benzodiazepines, seizures. Our medical team monitors you around the clock and adjusts care as symptoms change.
Sources: American Society of Addiction Medicine, “Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management,” 2020; MedlinePlus, “Opiate and opioid withdrawal”; MedlinePlus, “Alcohol withdrawal.” Accessed September 26, 2026.
The Recovery Village Columbus is in network with many major insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio and UBH/Optum. Optum Medicaid is in network for detox. We can verify your coverage or talk through private payment options.
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