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
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.
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
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
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Years combined leadership experience
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On-campus continuum of care
24/7
Nursing & clinical availability
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Serving all of Orange County
The Sullivan difference
Detox that feels clinical — and human
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
- Detox program
Alcohol
Medically supervised tapering for tremors, anxiety, insomnia, and risk of delirium tremens.
- Detox program
Fentanyl
Close nursing supervision with MAT for high-potency synthetic opioid withdrawal.
- Detox program
Opioids
Buprenorphine-based stabilization plus therapy for heroin and prescription opioids.
- Detox program
Cocaine
Support for psychological withdrawal, sleep disruption, and intense cravings.
- Detox program
Benzodiazepines
Gradual taper under 24/7 care to prevent seizures and rebound anxiety.
- Detox program
Meth
Monitoring for fatigue, depression, and agitation with behavioral support.
- Detox program
Suboxone
Supervised taper when discontinuing buprenorphine maintenance.
- Detox program
Stimulants
Medical oversight for amphetamine-class withdrawal and stabilization.
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
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Continuum of care
After detox — what comes next
Residential treatment
Structured inpatient care with daily therapy, community, and holistic programming on the same campus.
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Alumni support, discharge resources, and continued connection after you complete residential care.
View programAddiction therapies
CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, group therapy, and family work with licensed clinicians.
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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 admissionsTimeline 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.