Private Alcohol Detox in Los Angeles
Safe, supervised alcohol withdrawal with 24/7 care, at a private facility, in your own home or a destination of your choice.
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The alcohol withdrawal timeline
Everyone is different. This is the usual pattern.
6–24 hours
Shakes, sweating, anxiety, nausea and poor sleep begin.
12–48 hours
Withdrawal seizures can happen in this window, even without warning.
48–72 hours
Delirium tremens (DTs) can appear: confusion, fever and racing heart. It is a medical emergency.
Days 4–7
Physical symptoms usually ease. Sleep and mood take longer to settle.
In danger right now? Call 911. Thinking about suicide? Call or text 988.
How medical alcohol detox works
Assessment
A clinician measures withdrawal severity, often with the CIWA-Ar scale, and checks your health.
Medication and monitoring
Medications such as benzodiazepines are tapered to prevent seizures; vitamins like thiamine protect the brain.
Next step
Detox ends with a plan for residential or outpatient treatment and craving medication.
At a facility or at home?
| At a private facility | At home or a destination of your choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical care: | 24/7 staff on site | 24-hour 1:1 nurse on site |
| Doctor: | on-site medical team | daily provider visit, in person or telehealth |
| Best for: | past seizures, DTs or very heavy drinking | stable health, with a provider’s OK |
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What private alcohol detox costs
$3,000 – $10,000+
typical for 5–10 days of inpatient medical detox
Insurance often covers medically necessary detox in part. Private rooms and amenities are usually out of pocket.
Read the cost & insurance guide
Ranges from Detox.com (2026) (opens in a new tab) and Becker’s Behavioral Health (opens in a new tab). Ranges, not quotes.
How long does alcohol detox take?
Most people are through acute withdrawal in 5 to 7 days. Heavier or longer drinking can take longer.
Can I detox from alcohol at home?
With a nurse on site 24 hours a day and daily provider visits, many people can. A history of seizures or DTs usually points to a facility.
Is it safe to cut down on my own?
Tapering without medical guidance can still trigger dangerous withdrawal. Talk to a medical provider first.
What happens after detox?
Detox treats the body. Therapy, medication such as naltrexone, and support groups treat the drinking. Luxury alcohol rehab.