Drug & Alcohol Detoxification

Facing alcohol detox, drug detox, or worrying about withdrawal symptoms can feel overwhelming and isolating. If you are starting to question your alcohol or drug use, you are not alone, and support is available. Detox care can help you move through substance withdrawal with support and clarity. Beauterre, offers compassionate withdrawal management support for people living with alcohol use disorder, drug abuse, and other substance use disorders. Our approach combines medical safety with a clear path into ongoing addiction treatment.

Looking for help? Contact us or call today.

612-454-2444

Finding the Right Level of Detox Support

Safety is our first priority. Depending on your medical history and the substance used, we offer two paths to help you clear your system and begin recovery.

Withdrawal Management at Beauterre (MAT-Based)

For those who are medically stable but experiencing discomfort or intense cravings, Beauterre offers Withdrawal Management through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). 

  • The Goal: To ease the physical discomfort of withdrawal and reduce cravings without a hospital-like setting.
  • The Approach: Our clinical team uses evidence-based medications to help you safely and comfortably transition into our residential programming.
  • Who it’s for: Individuals who do not have a high risk for life-threatening complications (like seizures) but need clinical support to stop using safely.

High-Acuity Medical Detox (Gateway Recovery Centers)

For individuals with complex medical needs or a history of severe withdrawal, care is provided at our Gateway locations in Brooklyn Park and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

  • The Goal: 24/7 medical stabilization and safety monitoring for life-threatening symptoms.
  • The Approach: Round-the-clock oversight by physicians and nurses to manage high-risk situations like Delirium Tremens (DTs), withdrawal seizures, or unstable heart conditions.
  • Who it’s for: Those with long-term heavy alcohol use, complex multi-substance use, or serious underlying health conditions.

Not sure which level you need? Make a confidential call to speak with an intake specialist 612-454-2444

Our Approach to Safe, Comfortable Detox & WIthdrawal Management

Whatever level of care you need to manage withdrawal, whether it’s detox or MAT, our team focuses on the safety and comfort of every patient.

Person-First Care

From the moment the patient  enters our Gateway detox centers, our team focuses on dignity, safety, and respect. We recognize that behind every pattern of drug use, alcohol use, or drug abuse, there is a real person with a story, not a label.

We use a medical model of detox care, while holding space for each person’s lived experience:

  • We listen to your medical history, mental health history, and treatment goals.
  • We keep you informed about each step of the drug detox process or alcohol detox process.
  • We explain how detox programs fit into longer-term treatment options.
  • We partner with you to create a treatment plan that extends beyond detox and helps you avoid relapse.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Withdrawal Management

At Beauterre, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings for alcohol and other drugs. Certain medications may be prescribed, when appropriate, to make symptoms more manageable and to help your body stabilize more safely.

MAT is guided by evidence-based recommendations from organizations such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It is not a standalone cure, but one tool within a larger treatment plan that can support comfort during detox and help you engage more fully in counseling, groups, and ongoing recovery work.

How We Can Help

Our detoxification and withdrawal management programs can support withdrawal from:

  • Alcohol and its depressant effects on the brain and body
  • Opioids, including opioid withdrawal
  • Sedatives and anti-anxiety medications
  • Stimulants
  • Certain other substances, based on your medical assessment and overall substance use

Many people live with more than one substance use disorder or use several substances at the same time, for example, alcohol plus opioids or methamphetamine. Our team is experienced in managing complex withdrawal safely, with close medical oversight, regular vital sign checks, and medical care that helps reduce risks during detox.

Looking for help? Contact us or call today.

612-454-2444

Is Detoxification the Right First Step for You?

Detoxification is often the first phase of treatment when someone has been using alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs regularly and finds it hard or frightening to stop. In a structured detox program, clinical staff and nursing staff work together to manage alcohol withdrawal, drug withdrawal, and other substance withdrawal in a way that supports safety, comfort, and dignity.

When Detox May Be Needed

You might benefit from a medical detox program or inpatient detoxification if you notice alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, sweating, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, or mood changes when you cut back or miss a drink. Detox is also important if you need alcohol or other substances just to feel normal or to avoid feeling sick.

Extra medical support is crucial if you have had severe withdrawal before, including seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens, or confusion, or if you live with conditions like heart disease or high blood pressure. It is also safer to detox with medical oversight if you use multiple substances, such as alcohol with benzodiazepines, opioids, or stimulants. With heavy, long-term drinking, alcohol withdrawal can progress to alcohol withdrawal syndrome, which may begin with mild symptoms but can lead to a severe form, known as delirium tremens, a life-threatening form of withdrawal that needs rapid medical intervention.

Who We Support

Our detox centers support adults who are:

  • Living with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or substance dependence
  • Experiencing both substance use and mental health concerns
  • Entering treatment for the first time or returning after a relapse
  • Coming from other treatment centers, hospitals, or the emergency room

We serve individuals and families from across Minnesota, including Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and the greater Twin Cities area, who are seeking treatment that is safe, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based care and addiction medicine.

Clinical Case Management: Guiding You Through the Process

Detox can stir up a lot, physically and emotionally. You do not have to navigate decisions and logistics alone.

Our case managers, who often collaborate with substance abuse counselors and other professionals, help by:

  • Meeting with you individually to explore your history of substance abuse, alcohol addiction, or drug addiction
  • Discussing your goals for treatment and recovery, including mental health goals
  • Coordinating with referents, families, employers, and other treatment centers, with your permission
  • Helping you understand the continuum of treatment options available after detox

They act as guides and advocates, ensuring your voice is central to planning your next steps in addiction treatment.

Looking for help? Contact us online or call 612-454-2444 today to start a confidential conversation. 

Continuing Care: Your Plan After Detox

Detox is important, but it is only the beginning. Without ongoing treatment programs, people are at higher risk of returning to alcohol or other drugs. A strong continuing care plan helps you avoid relapse and build a more stable life.

Our continuing care team creates individualized plans that may include:

Whenever possible, we use warm handoffs and direct communication with your next provider so that you don’t feel like you are starting over alone.

Admissions, Insurance, and Getting Started

Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially if you have tried to stop before or if you are worried about medical care and costs. Our admissions team is here to walk you through each step.

When you call, we can:

  • Talk through what you have been experiencing with alcohol use, drug use, or both
  • Help you understand if Beauterre, Gateway, or another level of care is the safest starting point
  • Gather basic medical information to share with our clinical team
  • Verify insurance benefits and discuss payment options

It does not matter if you are calling for yourself or someone you love. You will be met with patience, respect, and straightforward information, not pressure.

Connect With Safe, Medically Supervised Detox in Minnesota

If you are reading this and wondering if things are bad enough to get help, that is already a sign that you care about your safety and your future. Mild symptoms of withdrawal deserve attention, and signs of severe alcohol withdrawal or withdrawal from other drugs call for prompt medical care.

Our team is here to help you explore medical detox in Minnesota in a way that fits your needs, with medical safety, emotional support, and a clear plan for what comes next.

Call us at 612-454-2444 to get started.

You do not have to face alcohol or drug detox alone. Reaching out today could significantly reduce the risks of withdrawal and open the door to a more stable, hopeful life in recovery.