Drug & Alcohol Rehab · Serving Lake Worth, FL
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Serving Lake Worth, FL
Still Detox treats adults from Lake Worth Beach and central Palm Beach County at a medical detox on the University Hospital campus in Boca Raton, about 30 minutes south, with Boca Regional Hospital next door.
- About 30 minutes from Lake Worth
- Hospital-campus location
- 24/7 nursing coverage
- Licensed by Florida DCF
Joint Commission accredited
Licensed by Florida DCF- LegitScript certified
Psychology Today verified
Getting here from Lake Worth
How far is Still Detox from Lake Worth?
Still Detox is about 30 minutes and 20 miles from Lake Worth by car, via I-95, at 950 NW 9th Court in Boca Raton on the University Hospital campus beside Boca Regional Hospital.
Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton are both in Palm Beach County. Still Detox books an Uber ride for Lake Worth residents once a bed is confirmed, and clients who can drive themselves are welcome.
Get directions →What treatment does Still Detox offer Lake Worth residents?
Still Detox offers Lake Worth residents four levels of care at one Boca Raton facility: medical detox, residential treatment, dual diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Detox averages 7 to 10 days, and most clients step down to residential care on day 8.
Which part of Palm Beach County has the highest overdose response rate?
Lake Worth ZIP code 33460 recorded 930 EMS responses for suspected overdose per 100,000 residents in 2024, the highest rate in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County.
Lake Worth Beach has about 44,000 residents. Countywide, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office recorded 232 accidental drug deaths in 2025, 166 of them involving opioids. For Lake Worth residents, a detox beside a hospital adds a safety margin that a residential setting alone does not.
The following are 2 public resources for Lake Worth residents alongside Still Detox:
- 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast: dial 2-1-1 or (561) 383-1112 for local referrals
- 911 for a medical emergency, including a suspected overdose
Why does a hospital-campus location matter for Lake Worth clients in detox?
Still Detox sits on the University Hospital campus, adjacent to Boca Regional Hospital, so emergency hospital services are immediately available if withdrawal becomes medically unstable.
Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal carry a risk of seizures, which is why Still Detox uses individualized taper schedules based on age and medical risk and checks vital signs every 4 hours. The hospital next door adds a second layer of safety for Lake Worth clients with heart, liver or seizure histories.
Still Detox staffs at least 2 technicians, or 1 nurse and 1 technician, at all times. Detox staffing never falls below 1 staff member for every 7 clients, and residential staffing runs at 1 to 3 or 1 to 4 against a state requirement of 1 to 8.
How does admission work for Lake Worth residents?
Admission to Still Detox from Lake Worth takes one phone call, a confidential insurance check and a pre-assessment call within 3 days of arrival. Lake Worth clients share medical history during the pre-assessment so the taper schedule is ready on arrival.
The following are the 5 steps Still Detox admissions follows for every client:
- Call admissions at (561) 556-2677; the same representative stays with you from first call to arrival.
- Verify insurance benefits confidentially through VerifyTx before anything is committed.
- Complete a pre-assessment covering substance history, medical history and current medications.
- Arrange travel; Still Detox books Uber rides for Florida residents once a bed is confirmed.
- Arrive to a nurse and technician together, with a Medical Director evaluation within 24 hours.
Still Detox Boca Raton
Why Lake Worth residents choose Still Detox
Hospital-campus location
Still Detox sits on the University Hospital campus beside Boca Regional Hospital, so emergency hospital services are immediately available.
Physicians who are on site
The Medical Director, psychiatrist and clinical director at Still Detox work full time at the facility. The Medical Director evaluates every client in person within 24 hours.
Care most programs decline
Still Detox admits clients with PICC lines, active cancer, late-stage cirrhosis, seizure disorders, HIV and C. difficile, plus older adults with complex medical needs.
Inside the facility
What the Boca Raton facility looks like
Still Detox Boca Raton is a 3,000 to 5,500 square foot residence with 14 beds, 2 private rooms at detox and 2 at residential, a full backyard with a basketball court, and a recreational games area.
Questions
Questions Lake Worth families ask before admission
Is there inpatient detox near Lake Worth?
Yes. Still Detox provides inpatient medical detox in Boca Raton, about 30 minutes from Lake Worth Beach, beside Boca Regional Hospital.
What is the staff-to-client ratio at Still Detox?
Still Detox staffs detox at no fewer than 1 staff member per 7 clients and residential at 1 to 3 or 1 to 4, against a Florida requirement of 1 to 8.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
Yes. Alcohol withdrawal causes seizures in some people, which is why Still Detox tapers alcohol under medical supervision with vital signs checked every 4 hours. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
How long does alcohol detox take?
Medical detox at Still Detox averages 7 to 10 days, up to 14 for complex cases, with individualized tapers for older adults.
Does Still Detox accept clients with legal involvement?
Yes. Still Detox accepts clients with legal involvement; legal status is not a barrier to admission.
What meals does Still Detox serve?
Still Detox serves three catered meals a day plus snacks, with keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, kosher and liquid diets available.
Sources: Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, 2024 Non-Fatal Overdose Surveillance Annual Report · Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office, Annual Report 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (Florida)
Hospital-campus detox for Lake Worth residents
Still Detox admissions verifies benefits and completes the medical pre-assessment before a Lake Worth client travels to Boca Raton. See how admissions works.
Service areas
Other Florida cities Still Detox serves
Still Detox Boca Raton admits adults from across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. See every city Still Detox serves.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Gladys Martinez
Medical Director, Still Detox
Dr. Gladys Martinez is the Medical Director at Still Detox and oversees all medical care. Dr. Martinez evaluates every client in person within 24 hours of admission and oversees detox medication tapers. Read Dr. Gladys Martinez’s full bio.