Guardian Recovery · New England

Alcohol Detox in New England

Stopping alcohol suddenly can be dangerous — medically supervised detox is the safe way through withdrawal. Guardian Recovery manages alcohol detox around the clock in New England, insurance can cover the full cost of care, and admission is often possible the same day you call.

Free, confidential call — no obligation, day or night.

Real Recovery, Real Results

Leading Clinical Outcomes Serving Clients since 2009 Licensed & Accredited

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Tell us a little about your situation and an admissions specialist can call you back — usually within minutes.

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Alcohol Detox

Safe, Medically Managed Alcohol Withdrawal.

The first days without alcohol are the most dangerous — and the most important.


Alcohol withdrawal can bring seizures, dangerous blood-pressure spikes, and delirium tremens. At Guardian Recovery, physicians and 24/7 nursing manage every hour of your detox — easing symptoms with proven medications and constant monitoring, so your body can let go of alcohol safely.

24/7 Medical Supervision

Nurses and physicians monitor you day and night — withdrawal never catches anyone off guard here.

Comfort Medications

Proven medications calm shakes, anxiety, and insomnia, and protect against seizures while your system stabilizes.

Constant Monitoring

Vitals are checked around the clock so complications like delirium tremens are prevented, not just treated.

Co-Occurring Care

Anxiety, depression, and trauma often sit underneath drinking. We treat the whole person from day one.

Private, Restful Setting

Private bedrooms, chef-prepared meals, and a calm campus — your body heals faster when it can actually rest.

The Bridge to Rehab

Before detox ends, your team has your next step ready — residential, outpatient, or both — so momentum never breaks.

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25k+ Lives Restored

Why Guardian Recovery

A Different Standard of Care in New England.

One organization, one phone number, a full continuum of care.


Since 2009, Guardian Recovery has helped more than 25,000 people begin again. Because detox, residential, and outpatient programs live under one roof, your care continues seamlessly — no starting over, no re-telling your story.

  • Full continuum of care — medical detox through outpatient, coordinated by one clinical team.
  • Individualized, trauma-informed plans — built around your history, health, and goals.
  • In-network with most major insurers — treatment can cost little or nothing out of pocket.
  • Family programming — because recovery is stronger when the people who love you are part of it.

Our Clinical Approach

Evidence-Based Care, Delivered with Heart.

The therapies research trusts, from clinicians who listen.


Medication-Assisted Treatment

Physician-directed medications that ease withdrawal and reduce cravings, paired with counseling.

CBT & DBT

Cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies that build practical skills for cravings, stress, and relapse prevention.

Individual & Group Therapy

One-on-one sessions to go deep, and a recovery community that reminds you you’re not alone.

Trauma-Informed Care

Care that addresses what happened to you — not just what you’ve been using to cope with it.

Family Therapy

Structured sessions that help families heal together and learn how to support lasting recovery.

Whole-Person Supports

Mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and rest — restoring the body while the mind heals.

Find Your Location

Find the Right Guardian Program Near You.

Two destination campuses — Portland, Maine and Plymouth, New Hampshire — and one phone call connects you to both.


Not sure which program fits? Call us. An admissions specialist will listen to your situation and match you — or your loved one — to the right level of care.

2 locations across New England
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Pine Tree Recovery Center

Portland, ME

DetoxResidentialPHP · IOP · OP
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Plymouth House

Plymouth, NH

DetoxResidential12-Step Immersion
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Pine Tree Recovery Center

Portland, ME · Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP & Outpatient

Maine’s complete addiction-treatment campus. Pine Tree covers the entire continuum in Portland — medically supervised detox, residential care, and step-down PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs — so one team carries you from your first day to your life back home.

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Plymouth House

Plymouth, NH · Detox, Residential & 12-Step Immersion

On a quiet New Hampshire campus, Plymouth House pairs medically supervised detox and residential treatment with deep 12-step immersion — plus step-down PHP, IOP, and outpatient tracks when you’re ready for them.

Levels of Care

Care That Meets You Where You Are.

From the first medically supervised day to life back at home.


01

Medical Detox

Round-the-clock medical care to clear substances safely and comfortably. The essential first step.

Often 5–10 days
02

Residential

Live on campus, fully focused on healing — daily therapy, structure, and peer support.

Often 2–4 weeks
03

PHP

Full days of clinical programming, typically 5–7 days per week, while living at home or in supportive housing.

Day treatment
04

IOP & Outpatient

Day or evening sessions — typically 3–5 days a week in IOP, stepping down to 1–2 in outpatient — recovery that fits around work and family.

Flexible schedule

Insurance & Cost

Your Insurance Can Cover Treatment.

Most clients pay little or nothing out of pocket once benefits are verified.


One quick, confidential call and we can verify your benefits with your insurance company — usually while you’re still on the phone. You’ll know exactly what’s covered before you decide anything.

  • Free verification of benefits in minutes
  • We call your insurer — you don’t have to
  • 100% confidential, no obligation to enroll
  • Self-pay and financing options available
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Evernorth (Cigna)
First Health
+ most major plans
& many regional networks

Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team confirms your exact benefits before any decision is made.

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For Families

Worried About Someone You Love?

You don’t need them to be “ready.” You just need to call.


Many of the people we help arrive because a family member made the first call. Our admissions team can talk you through what to say, how intervention support works, and what treatment can look like — before your loved one ever picks up the phone.

  • Guidance for first conversations and interventions
  • Family therapy woven into every program
  • Regular updates, with your loved one’s consent

Safe, Supervised, Around the Clock.

Detox and residential clients are monitored by licensed medical and clinical staff 24 hours a day, with physician-directed care from admission to discharge.

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Real Reviews

What Our Alumni Say on Google.

Real ratings, real recovery — straight from Google.


Stories of Recovery

Reclaim Your Life | Rewrite Your Story.

From the people and families who walked this path before you.


★★★★★
“I was terrified of detox. The nurses checked on me constantly, the bed was comfortable, and for the first time in years I actually slept. I left with a plan — and I’ve stuck to it.”

James M. Alumni · Pine Tree Recovery Center

★★★★★
“We called about my brother at 2 a.m. and a real person answered, listened, and walked us through everything — insurance, transport, what to pack. He was admitted that afternoon.”

Danielle R. Family member of an alumni

★★★★★
“Eighteen months sober. What made the difference was that the same team stayed with me from detox through outpatient. I never fell through the cracks.”

Marcus T. Alumni · Guardian Recovery New England

Getting Started

What Happens When You Call.

Four simple steps — most people complete all four within a day.


01
Call

A caring specialist answers 24/7. Everything you share is confidential.

02
Verify Insurance

We check your benefits with your insurer while you’re on the line — free.

03
Assessment

A brief clinical conversation matches you to the right program and location.

04
Admission

We handle logistics — often the same day — so your focus stays on healing.

Call (866) 705-3233

Admissions specialists are available right now.

Common Questions

Answers Before You Call.


Is it dangerous to quit alcohol cold turkey?

It can be. Alcohol is one of the few substances whose withdrawal can be life-threatening — seizures and delirium tremens are real risks for heavy, long-term drinkers. Medically supervised detox manages those risks with medication and 24/7 monitoring.

How long does alcohol detox take?

Most alcohol detoxes take 5 to 7 days, depending on how long and how heavily you’ve been drinking and your overall health. Your medical team adjusts the plan daily so you progress at a safe, comfortable pace.

What medications are used during alcohol detox?

Physicians typically use carefully dosed medications that prevent seizures and ease withdrawal symptoms, plus support for sleep, anxiety, and nutrition. Your exact protocol is set by the medical team after your assessment.

How much does alcohol detox cost?

For most people with insurance, alcohol detox can be covered in full or in large part. We verify your exact benefits for free before you commit to anything, and we offer self-pay rates and financing for those without coverage.

Will anyone find out I’m in treatment?

No. Your care is protected by federal privacy law (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2). We never share information with employers, family, or anyone else without your written consent.

What happens after detox?

Detox is the beginning, not the destination. Before you discharge, your clinical team builds your next step with you — residential care, PHP, IOP, or outpatient — so the progress you make continues without interruption.

Take the First Step

Step into a Brighter Day.

One confidential call can change everything.


You don’t have to have it all figured out. Call when you’re ready — or send us your number, and a caring admissions specialist will reach out to you.

Call (866) 705-3233

Free · Confidential · Available 24/7

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