Medical Detox in San Diego

Broadview Recovery provides medically managed detox in Lemon Grove, minutes from La Mesa and East County. Care is directed by Dr. David Deyhimy, MD, board-certified in addiction medicine, in a 12-bed program with 24/7 nursing. Your next step is scheduled before discharge.

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David Deyhimy, MD — Medical Director

What is Medical Detox at Broadview?

Medical detox is withdrawal managed by a clinical team, so your person is monitored and treated instead of riding it out alone. At Broadview, detox happens on-site in Lemon Grove with 24/7 nursing, daily rounds from Dr. Deyhimy, and medication to control symptoms.

We are intentionally small, with twelve beds in total, which means the team knows every detox client by name. Vitals are checked frequently. Medications are adjusted in real time. And the experience is calmer than what most people fear.

 

What your detox includes

  • Clinical assessment on arrival, covering medical history, substance use, and vitals
  • An individualized medication plan reviewed by the physician
  • 24/7 nursing observation with frequent vitals
  • Daily physician rounds, with the plan adjusted as your person responds
  • A low-stimulation setting, with hydration, nutrition, and rest supported

Key Takeaways

  • Physician-directed care. Dr. David Deyhimy, MD, board-certified in addiction medicine and internal medicine, directs clinical decisions and rounds daily.
  • A 12-bed program. Small enough that the doctor knows every person by name.
  • Medically managed withdrawal. 24/7 nursing, frequent vitals, and medication for symptoms, rather than detoxing unsupervised.
  • Licensed and accredited. DHCS License #370314AP, and accredited by The Joint Commission for its Behavioral Health Care and Human Services program.
  • Continuity is built in. Residential treatment continues on-site with the same team, and outpatient appointments are arranged before discharge.

Who Detox is for

Medical detox at Broadview is appropriate for adults who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids including fentanyl, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or a combination. Our admissions team can help you work out whether detox is the right starting point in a short call. Detox is usually the right first step when your person:
  • Uses daily or near-daily, and withdrawal has become physically difficult
  • Has tried to stop before without medical support
  • Uses more than one substance, which can complicate withdrawal
  • Has co-occurring mental health needs that call for close monitoring
When to seek emergency care firstCall 911 for seizures, chest pain, uncontrolled vomiting, or severe confusion. We can coordinate admission once your person is medically cleared.

Related conditions we treat

How Broadview Delivers Detox

Medical Model

Care is led by Dr. David Deyhimy, MD, board-certified in addiction medicine and internal medicine. Withdrawal protocols are set by the physician and adjusted to each patient rather than run on a standard schedule.

Complex Withdrawal

Some withdrawals need closer monitoring than others, including polysubstance use and long-term benzodiazepine use. Our physician assesses every case before admission and refers out when someone needs hospital-level care.

Same-Site Continuity

When detox is complete, residential treatment continues in the same building with the same team. No transfer, and no starting introductions over.

Not sure whether detox is the right first step?

Talk to our admissions team, 24 hours a day.

What Withdrawal Looks Like

Withdrawal varies with the substance, how long it has been used, and your person’s medical history. Common symptoms include anxiety, disturbed sleep, stomach upset, sweating, tremor, and raised vital signs. Withdrawal from alcohol and benzodiazepines in particular can be medically dangerous without supervision.

Our team manages symptoms with medication matched to the situation, comfort measures such as hydration and nutrition, and clinical attention as often as it is needed.

Substances we provide medical detox for

Alcohol

Opioids (heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl)

Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan)

Stimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine)

Polysubstance combinations

What Broadview Provides On-Site, and What We Refer Out

Most people move directly into our residential program, where care continues in the same building with the same team. Medication-assisted treatment continues on-site when the physician indicates it.

PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy are referral-only. We do not deliver them here. Your case manager arranges those handoffs with local partners, and appointments are scheduled before your person leaves, not afterward.

Before discharge, we:

  • Confirm the next level of care, on-site or by referral
  • Schedule the appointments and hand over contact details
  • Continue or start medication-assisted treatment where the physician indicates
  • Coordinate mental health follow-up for co-occurring needs

How Admission Works

  1. 1

    Call or submit the form

    Our admissions team answers 24 hours a day.

  2. 2

    Free benefits verification

    We check your specific plan at no cost and with no obligation.

  3. 3

    Clinical pre-screen

    A clinician confirms that on-site medical detox is safe and appropriate.

  4. 4

    Confirm an admission window

    We work with you on timing based on clinical urgency and bed availability.

  5. 5

    Arrival and intake

    We complete consent and intake, take vitals, and begin the individualized detox plan.

If your person needs hospital clearance first, we coordinate directly with the hospital.

Insurance and Benefits Verification

Broadview Recovery accepts commercial insurance on an out-of-network basis. What your plan covers depends on your specific benefits.

We are currently out-of-network with all carriers, and we do not accept Medi-Cal.

  • Free verification of benefits. We check your plan at no cost and with no obligation, before admission.

  • We explain what we find. You will know where your benefits stand before you make a decision.

  • Your information is protected. Records are handled under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Our Lemon Grove Location

Broadview Recovery's Lemon Grove location delivers physician-led care in a small, private setting. Our medical detox and residential program has 12 beds and is led by Dr. David Deyhimy.

We are in Lemon Grove, minutes from downtown San Diego and close to La Mesa and East County hospitals. The location gives quick access to emergency care while preserving privacy for high-functioning adults.

Broadview Recovery

2009 69th Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Phone: (619) 805-5105

Serving Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, downtown San Diego, and East County.

Physician Leadership and Trust

Dr. David Deyhimy, MD

Medical Director · Board-certified in addiction medicine and internal medicine

Dr. Deyhimy directs clinical decisions across our detox and residential programs and rounds daily, so one named physician is accountable for medical care.

Read Dr. Deyhimy's full profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Does insurance cover medical detox?

Broadview accepts commercial insurance on an out-of-network basis, and we are currently out-of-network with all carriers. We do not accept Medi-Cal. What your plan covers depends on your specific benefits, so we run a free verification before admission and tell you what we find.

Length depends on the substance, how long it has been used, and your medical history. Your physician gives you a personalized estimate after intake and reviews progress daily.

Most people do, because the same team continues care in the same building. It is not required. Either way, we plan the next step with you and schedule it before discharge.

Family involvement starts at admission. With your person’s consent, we provide regular updates, and family sessions are scheduled based on clinical readiness.

Withdrawal is uncomfortable. Our team manages symptoms with medication, frequent nursing checks, and a low-stimulation setting, and the physician adjusts the plan daily based on how your person responds.

Admissions answers 24 hours a day. We talk through the situation, run a free benefits check, and a clinician confirms that on-site medical detox is the right and safe starting point.

Begin the conversation

Talk to our admissions team — 24 hours a day.