
At a Glance
Location
2231 NE 53rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone
954-491-9700Primary Focus
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About Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale is a dedicated medical detox center in Broward County offering inpatient detox for adults and veterans dealing with alcohol and drug addiction, including co-occurring disorders. Available 24 hours a day, the facility bridges the critical first step of medical detox into structured aftercare planning — setting the foundation for longer-term recovery.
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale sits at 2331 NE 53rd St in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating as a round-the-clock medical detox center within Broward County. For individuals and families in the broader Fort Lauderdale area — including those near North Miami Beach and Key Biscayne — this facility serves as an accessible, always-open entry point into formal addiction treatment. It is purpose-built for one of the most physically demanding stages of the recovery process: medically supervised detox.
The center's confirmed levels of care include Medical Detox and Inpatient treatment. That combination means patients are not simply monitored and released — they transition through an inpatient structure that supports stabilization before the next phase of their recovery journey begins. Conditions treated span alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders, reflecting the reality that many people entering detox are managing more than one challenge at once.
Therapeutic support at Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale includes both individual therapy and group therapy, giving patients structured clinical contact during their stay. Crucially, the facility incorporates aftercare planning as a formal component of treatment — a direct acknowledgment that detox is a starting point, not an endpoint. That planning process is where the bridge to longer-term rehabilitation, outpatient programs, and sober living resources gets built.
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale serves adults and veterans, two populations whose paths into treatment can differ significantly. For veterans in particular, having access to a program that recognizes their specific population matters. The facility's 24-hour operating schedule means no one has to wait for a weekday morning to begin — the door is open whenever the decision to seek treatment arrives.
Medical Detox and Inpatient Care in Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale provides medical detox and inpatient treatment at its Broward County location, operating 24 hours a day for adults and veterans ready to begin addiction treatment. The combination of these two levels of care means patients move through medical stabilization within a structured inpatient environment — a meaningful distinction from facilities that offer detox without continued residential support.
The center treats alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders, which reflects how interconnected these conditions often are in real-world recovery. Whether someone is entering treatment for the first time or returning after a relapse, the inpatient structure provides consistent clinical oversight from the moment of arrival through the transition toward the next stage of care.
Aftercare Planning: Connecting Detox to Long-Term Recovery
One of the most important — and most often underestimated — elements of any detox stay is what comes next. Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale incorporates formal aftercare planning into its program, working with patients before discharge to map out the steps that follow medical stabilization. For anyone evaluating addiction treatment not just as a crisis response but as the beginning of a longer recovery process, this matters.
Aftercare planning creates the connective tissue between inpatient detox and whatever comes next — whether that is a residential treatment program, an outpatient program, sober living, or ongoing support in the community. The facility's location in Fort Lauderdale places it within reach of a wide network of continuing care resources across South Florida, giving aftercare plans a realistic foundation.
Who Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale Serves
The facility specifically serves adults and veterans — populations that may arrive at detox with different histories, different stressors, and different recovery needs. Veterans, in particular, benefit from being recognized as a distinct population within a treatment setting rather than being folded into a one-size-fits-all model. Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale's focus on these two groups reflects an intentional approach to who the program is designed to help.
Individual therapy and group therapy are both part of the clinical framework during a patient's stay, offering structured support at the personal and communal level. For family members supporting a loved one through this process, the presence of both formats means the person in treatment is engaging with their recovery — not just waiting out a medical process.
Getting to Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale is located at 2331 NE 53rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, in Broward County. The facility is reachable by phone at (954) 869-9759, and because it operates 24 hours a day, that number is answered around the clock. For those in nearby communities — including North Miami Beach and Key Biscayne — the Fort Lauderdale location is a practical, accessible option for beginning medical detox without delay.
For families and individuals researching addiction treatment options across South Florida, Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale represents a clearly defined starting point: medically supported, inpatient, available now, and structured around transition into longer-term recovery planning.
Why Choose Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale
- 24-hour availability — intake is not limited to business hours, which matters when the decision to seek treatment can't wait
- Serves both adults and veterans, recognizing that different populations may have distinct needs entering detox
- Treats co-occurring disorders alongside addiction, not as a separate issue
- Aftercare planning is built into the program — detox is framed as a first step toward sustained recovery, not a standalone service
- Inpatient level of care paired with medical detox means stabilization happens within a structured, residential setting
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale offer?
Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale provides Medical Detox and Inpatient treatment. These two levels work together — medical detox addresses the physiological side of withdrawal within a structured inpatient setting, keeping patients supported throughout stabilization. This combination is the foundation the facility builds its program around.
Is Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale open on weekends and holidays?
Yes. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no waiting for a weekday or business hours — someone who is ready to begin treatment can call (954) 869-9759 at any time and start the intake process.
Does Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale treat co-occurring disorders?
Yes. Co-occurring disorders are among the confirmed conditions treated at this facility. Many people entering detox are managing mental health challenges alongside addiction, and the program addresses both rather than treating them as separate issues requiring separate entry points.
Does the facility help with planning for what comes after detox?
Aftercare planning is a formal part of the program at Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale. Before discharge, the team works with patients to identify the next steps in their recovery — whether that means transitioning to a residential treatment program, an outpatient program, or other continuing care options. Detox is treated as a beginning, not an endpoint.
Does Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale serve veterans?
Yes. Veterans are among the confirmed populations served at this facility. The program recognizes veterans as a distinct group with specific needs, which is relevant both for the individual entering treatment and for family members supporting them through the process.
What types of therapy are available during an inpatient stay?
Patients at Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale have access to both individual therapy and group therapy during their stay. These clinical formats provide structured engagement with the recovery process while patients are in the inpatient setting, beyond the medical management component of detox.
Where is Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale located, and what areas does it serve?
The facility is located at 2331 NE 53rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, in Broward County. Its primary service area is Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the location is accessible to people in nearby South Florida communities including North Miami Beach and the Key Biscayne area.
What conditions does Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale treat?
The facility treats alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders. These three categories cover the range of conditions most commonly presenting at a medical detox level of care, including situations where addiction and mental health challenges overlap.
How does medical detox at Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale connect to longer-term addiction treatment?
Medical detox is the first clinical stage of addiction treatment, and Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale structures its program with that in mind. Through aftercare planning, patients leave with a roadmap for what follows — connecting them to the next level of care, whether that is a residential treatment program, an outpatient program, or sober living resources in the South Florida area.
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