Physician-supervised withdrawal management in a 12-bed program led by a board-certified addiction-medicine physician.
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David Deyhimy, MD — Medical Director
Medical detox is the supervised process of safely clearing substances from your body while a clinical team manages the symptoms of withdrawal. At Broadview, detox happens on-site in Lemon Grove, with 24/7 nursing presence, daily physician rounds, and medication-assisted symptom management.
We are intentionally small — twelve beds total — which means our 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.
Medical detox at Broadview is appropriate for adults who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids (including fentanyl), benzodiazepines, methadone, stimulants, or a combination of the above. We specifically accept cases that some San Diego programs decline — including high-milligram methadone tapers and pregnant patients. If you’re unsure whether detox is the right starting point, the admissions team can help clarify in a short call.
Care is led by Dr. David Deyhimy, MD, board-certified in addiction medicine and internal medicine. Withdrawal protocols are evidence-based and adjusted to each patient.
We safely manage high-milligram methadone detoxes and detoxes during pregnancy — capabilities most small programs don’t offer.
When detox is complete, residential treatment continues in the same building with the same team. No transfers, no introductions starting over.
Withdrawal symptoms vary widely depending on the substance, the duration of use, and the individual’s medical history. Common symptoms include anxiety, sleep disturbance, GI distress, sweating, tremor, and elevated vital signs. Severe withdrawal — particularly from alcohol and benzodiazepines — can be medically dangerous without supervision.
Our team manages symptoms with medications calibrated to your specific situation, environmental support (low stimulation, hydration, nutrition), and clinical attention as often as needed.
High-milligram methadone tapers, polysubstance withdrawals, pregnant patients, complex psychiatric histories — these are the exact situations our medical model is built for.
Vitals check, physician rounds, medications, breakfast
Comfort interventions, hydration, brief educational group (when stable)
Light meal, restorative time
Individual nursing check-in, optional psychoeducation, rest
Final vitals, sleep hygiene, overnight care on-site
24/7 monitoring.
The schedule is flexible — patients in early detox often spend most of the first 24-48 hours resting. We don’t push group attendance until you’re ready.
Most patients transition directly into our residential program for continued therapy and stabilization. For those who choose a different path, we coordinate the transition before discharge — including PHP/IOP referrals, MAT continuation, sober-living placement, and outpatient therapy. Aftercare is part of detox planning, not a conversation that happens afterward.
Most detox stays last 5-14 days, depending on the substance and your medical history.
Withdrawal is uncomfortable, but we manage symptoms aggressively with medications, environmental support, and clinical attention. Most patients describe the experience as far better than they expected.
Some withdrawals — particularly alcohol and benzodiazepines — can be dangerous without medical supervision. A short call with our team can clarify what’s safe in your situation.
Most patients do, because the same team continues care. But it’s not required — we’ll help you plan the next step regardless.
Family involvement starts at admission. Visits and family sessions are scheduled based on clinical readiness.
Yes. Detox during pregnancy requires specific clinical protocols, which our medical team is trained to deliver.
Talk to our admissions team — 24 hours a day.
