Private detox room at Sullivan Recovery with comfortable bedding and calm lighting

Medical detox · Mission Viejo

Orange County drug & alcohol detox

Physician-led detox in a peaceful Mission Viejo setting — 24/7 monitoring, private rooms, same-day admission when appropriate, and a seamless transition into residential care on the same campus.

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24/7

Medical monitoring

Same-day

Admission available

Private

Residential rooms

OC

Orange County campus

  • Available 24/7

    Admissions and clinical support around the clock

  • Keep your phone

    Stay connected to family and your support network

  • Private rooms

    Comfortable, home-like accommodations

  • Same-day admission

    When clinically appropriate after assessment

  • Insurance verified

    Benefits confirmed before you arrive

  • Aftercare planning

    Residential and outpatient coordinated on-site

Clinical team coordinating personalized detox care at Sullivan Recovery

Who we are

Expert detox rooted in lived experience

Sullivan Recovery was founded by brothers Cory and Tyson Sullivan — over 25 years combined in addiction and mental health treatment. Many on our team understand recovery personally, not only clinically.

Physicians, nurses, and licensed clinicians deliver individualized detox on one Mission Viejo campus: assessment, stabilization, therapy, and discharge planning without handing you off to another provider.

  • Physician-led detox with 24/7 nursing
  • MAT when clinically appropriate
  • Therapy during stabilization
  • Direct path to residential care on campus
Our approach & team

  • 25+

    Years combined leadership experience

  • 100%

    On-campus continuum of care

  • 24/7

    Nursing & clinical availability

  • OC

    Serving all of Orange County

The Sullivan difference

Detox that feels clinical — and human

Founded by people who have been there

Cory and Tyson Sullivan lead with decades of treatment experience and personal understanding of addiction — comfort and accountability without judgment.

Sullivan Recovery · Mission Viejo

You keep your phone

Stay connected to family and sponsors throughout your stay.

Private, peaceful rooms

Residential-style rooms built for rest and dignity during withdrawal.

Insurance clarity first

Benefits verified before admission — no surprise bills.

One campus, full continuum

Detox into residential and aftercare without changing facilities.

How it works

Your path through medical detox

A supervised process to manage withdrawal safely and prepare you for ongoing treatment — adjusted to your response at every phase.

Licensed clinicians leading therapy during early recovery at Sullivan Recovery

Step 01 · Evaluation

Clinical assessment

We review substance use, medical history, and mental health, run labs and vitals, and build your detox protocol — including MAT or taper plans when needed.

  1. Step 02 · Stabilization

    24/7 medical monitoring

    Nursing tracks vitals and withdrawal scores around the clock. Medications ease symptoms; physicians adjust your plan in real time as you stabilize.

  2. Step 03 · Therapy

    Therapy during detox

    Clinicians introduce coping skills and group work at a pace that fits your energy. Family sessions begin when appropriate.

  3. Step 04 · Transition

    Continuum planning

    Before discharge we finalize residential or outpatient next steps. Most clients move directly into our on-campus residential program.

Clinical excellence

Medication-assisted treatment & medical safety

Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids can be medically serious. Physician oversight, emergency-ready protocols, and MAT are available when appropriate.

Comfort medications and structured tapers are tailored to your substance, dose history, and co-occurring health — not a one-size protocol.

  • Alcohol & benzo safety

    Structured tapers and CIWA-guided monitoring for high-risk withdrawal syndromes.

  • Opioid MAT

    Buprenorphine and supportive medications to reduce cravings and stabilize opioid withdrawal.

  • Psychiatric support

    Assessment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions that influence detox planning.

  • Vitals & labs

    Routine monitoring and testing to catch complications early and adjust treatment.

Medical equipment and comfort care items during supervised detox

Why medical detox

Benefits of physician-led detox

Medically supervised detox is the safest way to begin recovery — especially when withdrawal can be severe or unpredictable.

  • Safety

    Medical supervision manages severe withdrawal risks — including seizures, delirium tremens, and cardiac stress — with protocols ready before symptoms escalate.

  • Comfort

    Medication-assisted treatment, hydration, nutrition, and emotional support reduce the intensity of cravings and acute withdrawal.

  • Higher success rates

    Professional detox improves the likelihood you complete the next level of care — residential treatment — with relapse-prevention skills already in motion.

  • Dual diagnosis ready

    Mental health symptoms are assessed early so anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders are not overlooked during stabilization.

  • Structured environment

    A calm campus removes triggers, establishes routine, and surrounds you with staff who understand early recovery.

  • Continuity of care

    Transition to residential, therapies, and aftercare on one campus — your chart and relationships stay intact.

Peaceful outdoor courtyard at Sullivan Recovery Mission Viejo campus

The environment

A campus designed for calm — not chaos

Detox is physically demanding. We invest in spaces that help your nervous system settle: natural light, comfortable furnishings, outdoor access, and respectful privacy.

  • Private residential rooms

    Personal space to rest between clinical checks and therapy sessions.

  • Outdoor courtyards

    Fresh air and quiet seating away from clinical corridors.

  • Comfortable lounges

    Shared areas for reading, reflection, and low-stimulus downtime.

  • Nutritious meals

    Balanced food to support healing and energy as appetite returns.

  • Holistic offerings

    Mindfulness, music therapy, and surf therapy integrated into residential care.

  • Family involvement

    Guided communication and education when appropriate for your plan.

Life on campus

Where healing begins

Sunlit lounge with comfortable seating at Sullivan Recovery
Common areas · low stimulation
Therapy room prepared for group sessions
Licensed clinicians
Outdoor courtyard with landscaping
Mission Viejo campus

What we treat

Substance-specific detox programs

Each substance produces a distinct withdrawal profile. We tailor medications, monitoring intensity, and length of stay to your clinical picture — with dedicated pages for each program below.

Orange County

Medical detox near Mission Viejo

Families across Orange County and Southern California choose Sullivan Recovery for accessible, physician-led detox without sending loved ones out of state. We serve clients from Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and surrounding communities.

  • Mission Viejo · central Orange County
  • Confidential residential campus
  • Serving OC, South County & coastal cities
Service areas

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Continuum of care

After detox — what comes next

FAQ

Detox questions, answered

Straightforward answers about withdrawal, insurance, and what happens after detox. Admissions can go deeper on your situation — confidential and available 24/7.

Speak with admissions

Timeline depends on the substance, how long and how much you used, and your overall health. Alcohol and benzodiazepine detox often require several days of close monitoring — sometimes longer for complex tapers. Opioid detox may be shorter with medication-assisted treatment but can extend when transitioning to residential care. We give you a realistic range after your assessment, not a generic estimate.

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Take the first step toward safe detox

Call admissions 24/7 or verify your insurance online. We will answer questions about withdrawal, length of stay, and coverage — confidentially and without pressure.

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Send Us a Message

We are available around the clock to assist you, every day of the year.

Starting your journey to recovery is as simple as reaching out. Text, call, or email us today to begin a confidential conversation about your needs. Our compassionate team is ready to guide you through our straightforward admissions process.

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