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Medical detox · Tarzana, CA

Medical detox in Los Angeles, in a Tarzana residence.

Medical detox at Lumora Recovery is supervised withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, in a private house in Tarzana accredited by The Joint Commission. It starts with an assessment, manages withdrawal, and leads straight into residential treatment.

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Medical Detox

What medical detox is, and what it isn’t

Medical detox, also called medically supervised withdrawal, is care for the body while it clears a substance it has come to depend on. It has three parts, an evaluation, stabilization, and getting ready for treatment.

Detox is the first stage, not the cure. On its own it does little to change long-term use, which is why detox here is planned as the start of residential treatment.

Care
Residential detox Alcohol or drugs, after a clinical assessment
How long
Set at assessment Depends on the substance and the person
Next step
Residential Treatment at Lumora, in the same house
Admissions
24 hours (818) 422-7772

Where detox begins

Who detox at Lumora is right for, and who needs a hospital first

Detox in a private residence is the right start for many people, and the assessment identifies anyone who needs a hospital first. If a guest at Lumora ever needs hospital level care, our team arranges the transfer directly, stays in contact with the hospital team, and welcomes them back once they are medically cleared to return.

The assessment asks about past withdrawal, including any seizures or delirium tremens, other medical conditions, and everything being used. When the answers point to a risk of severe withdrawal, the safer place to start is a hospital or another inpatient setting with close medical monitoring. Admissions points you there first, and care at Lumora can begin once you are medically stable.

Step by step

What medical detox in Los Angeles looks like at Lumora

  1. Before arrival

    A confidential phone call, then a clinical assessment of what is being used, how much and for how long, your health, and whether detox in a residential setting is right for you.

  2. The first hours

    Arrival is private. A medical history is taken and health is checked.

  3. The days of withdrawal

    Symptoms are watched as they change, with rest in between.

  4. The handover

    When the medical phase is complete, residential treatment in the same house begins, with no new intake somewhere else, and with care for co-occurring mental health conditions and aftercare planning built in.

The setting

Luxury detox in Tarzana, in the San Fernando Valley

Detox happens in a calm bedroom with soft lighting, in a private house on Wilbur Avenue that is home to a small household. On the better days there is the wellness room with its living green wall, or the covered gazebo in the garden.

From Encino, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks or Calabasas, Tarzana is a short drive; from the Westside, it is over the 405. See the residence.

By substance

Detox by substance, in ten guides

Withdrawal looks different for each substance, and using more than one changes the picture. The assessment accounts for all of them. Each of these pages goes deep on one.

  1. Alcohol detox

    The withdrawal timeline from the last drink, seizures and delirium tremens, and the history that makes withdrawal more dangerous.

  2. Prescription opioid detox

    Oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine and methadone, what happens when pain medicines stop, and why a sudden stop is risky.

  3. Fentanyl detox

    Withdrawal from a drug far stronger than morphine, an illicit supply mixed with other substances, and the overdose risk afterward.

  4. Heroin detox

    The heroin withdrawal timeline, health risks that come with injecting, and what to do in an overdose.

  5. Benzodiazepine detox

    The whole class, dependence versus addiction, and why these medicines are never stopped suddenly.

  6. Xanax detox

    Alprazolam specifically, its short action, Xanax versus Xanax XR, and counterfeit pills sold as Xanax.

  7. Cocaine detox

    A withdrawal that is mostly psychological, where low mood and suicidal thoughts are the real risks.

  8. Meth detox

    Methamphetamine withdrawal, the weeks of low mood that can follow, and when psychosis needs a hospital.

  9. Prescription drug detox

    Withdrawal by class for opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines and stimulants such as Adderall, and which page covers each.

  10. Kratom detox

    Kratom, concentrated 7-OH products and what withdrawal can involve.

Timing

How long does detox take?

It depends on the substance, how much and how long it has been used, and your health.

Alcohol withdrawal is often at its worst between 24 and 72 hours after the last drink (the full alcohol withdrawal timeline). Opioid withdrawal begins within about 12 hours of last using heroin, and later for longer-acting opioids such as methadone (the heroin withdrawal timeline). An estimate is given at assessment, and the next step, residential treatment at Lumora, is planned from the start.

Safety first

If it is an emergency, call 911.

For seizures, severe confusion or hallucinations during withdrawal, call 911 now. Call 911 for any other medical emergency too. If you or someone you love is in a mental health or substance use crisis, or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, at any hour.

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FAQ

Questions families ask

What happens in medical detox?

It starts with an assessment, then supervised withdrawal, with a medical history, health checks and attention to symptoms as they change. Federal guidance describes detox as evaluation, stabilization and preparation for treatment. At Lumora it ends with a move into residential treatment.

How long does detox take?

It depends on the substance, the amount, how long it was used and the person’s health. Alcohol withdrawal is often at its worst between 24 and 72 hours after the last drink, though some symptoms can last for weeks. An estimate is given at assessment.

Is detox dangerous?

It depends on the substance. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and need medical care. Opioid withdrawal is rarely dangerous in itself, but overdose risk rises afterward. Speak to a medical professional before stopping any of them.

Can I detox at home?

For some substances, stopping suddenly without medical supervision is dangerous, including heavy daily drinking and benzodiazepines. Talk to a medical professional before stopping.

Do you detox people from drugs as well as alcohol?

Yes. The assessment covers every substance a person uses, including combinations, and confirms whether detox in a residential setting is right for them.

Is detox at Lumora inpatient or outpatient?

Residential. The person stays in the house throughout detox and moves into residential treatment when the medical phase is complete.

Is mental health looked at during detox?

Yes. The assessment covers mental health as well as substance use, and federal guidance says the two should be treated together. At Lumora, that work carries into residential treatment, with the assessment deciding how co-occurring conditions are addressed.

Will my health plan help pay for medical detox?

It depends on the plan. We work with many PPO plans, and we’ll help you understand your coverage for detox and the treatment that follows, with no obligation.

Other ways we help

Care at Lumora

  • Residential treatment

    Live at the house for the full program, with detox and treatment under one roof.

  • Dual diagnosis care

    Mental health conditions that occur with substance use, assessed and addressed alongside it.

  • Eating disorder support

    Coordinated planning for eating disorders alongside substance use, including referral when that is safer.

  • Aftercare planning

    A plan for life after Lumora, built during the stay, pointing to step-down care, sober living or therapy near home.

  • Tour the residence

    Bedrooms, lounges, the wellness room and the garden.

Admissions, 24 hours a day

Medical detox in Los Angeles starts with one call.

Admissions answers 24 hours a day. Tell us what is being used and for how long, and we will map out detox at Lumora from the first night, with a hospital first when health calls for one.

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Sources

This page is for information and is not a substitute for medical, legal or insurance advice. Sources checked October 10, 2026.

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