Our Mission

Our mission at Sunrise Detox is simple but direct: we strive to help you make the first move to a healthier life and set you up for a more successful substance use recovery. We accomplish this by fostering a safe, respectful surrounding where you’ll be treated with custom-tailored inpatient detox services. We take steps to stamp out the fear from detox treatment and help you feel as comfortable as can be. Our vision is that every call for help gets answered and that the care we give prepares you to take subsequent steps toward prevailing over substance use.

woman reading a book at Sunrise Detox Center

Why Turn To Sunrise Detox Center?

Sunrise Detox Centers are accredited inpatient alcohol and drug detox facilities. We provide medically directed detox service that maintains your safety and minimizes the uneasiness of withdrawal symptoms. Our peaceful locations help with the stress of detox, and our skilled staff members are on-location 24/7 to address all your needs.

Our Facility

Our inpatient detox services include:

Medically guided detoxification from illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications
24-hour supervision to ensure your comfort and safety
Counsel for family interventions
Group therapy meetings
Private therapy
12-step meetings
Safe, contemporary accommodations
Semi-private bedrooms with attached bath
Lounge and game rooms
Chef-prepared meals and snacks
Aftercare plan development

Our Staff

Sunrise has a team of skilled, caring professionals to assist you through the detox process. Our accredited doctors, nurses, counselors, and behavioral health experts work around the clock to watch over your mental and physical state, maintain your comfort, and get you prepared for a long-lasting recovery.

Kristi Lawson Regional Service Director Sunrise Detox Center

Kristi Watson

BA, Regional Service Director

Regional Service Director Kristi Lawson oversees operations at the three Sunrise Detox Centers throughout Florida. A graduate of nearby Florida Atlantic University, she earned her bachelor's degree in Arts and Humanities. Kristi began her career in substance use treatment over a decade ago as a tech and worked her way up to counseling and supervisory positions before her current role.

Darrin Rogers

MSW, LCADC, CCS, Clinical Director, Sunrise Detox Stirling

Darrin Rogers is the Clinical Director for Sunrise Detox Center in Stirling, NJ. Rogers completed his undergraduate work at Kean University, receiving his bachelor's degree in Social Work. He went on to earn his Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Darrin is a native of New Jersey and has been in the addiction field since 1999. He began his career with Sunrise Detox in 2010 as a Counselor and was promoted in 2012 to the Clinical Director position.

Brenda Flores

BA, CAP, ICADC, Counselor, Sunrise Detox Lake Worth

Brenda Flores is a 20+ year veteran working in substance use treatment. Since 2005, she has been one of our most beloved Counselors with Sunrise Detox Palm Beach. She is most known for her light-hearted spirit and commitment to each patient's best interest and success in recovery. Her over 30 years years of personal sobriety give her incredible insight into the minds of those taking the first step in their recovery. Having been there herself, she knows the steps to continue down a path to success.

Stuart Dennen

Peer Support Specialist

Stuart Dennen has over a decade of professional experience working in substance use and mental health treatment. Being sober since 2005, he has specific compassion, empathy, and understanding of what patients are going through before, during, and after the treatment process. As an Alumni Coordinator, Stuart offers peer support, reaching out to patients following their discharge, planned or against medical advice (AMA) from Sunrise Detox, acting as a bridge from treatment back into their everyday life.

Ira Levy

National Marketing Director

Ira Levy is Sunrise Detox's National Marketing Director, but he has been called "The Mayor of Sunrise" because of his commitment to our communities. Ira brings his knowledge, experience, and wisdom to the detox environment and always seems to be there when he's needed. Sometimes he seems to be everywhere at once! Ira began his addiction treatment career in 1992 as a mental health technician. He was Admission Coordinator for National Recovery Institute and National Marketing Director for Focus Health Care, overseeing four hospitals in several states.

Christopher Rienas, Psychiatrist, M.D.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Christopher Rienas brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a Medical Director at Praesum Healthcare. Double board-certified in both Addiction Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, Dr. Rienas continues to elevate our programs treating substance use and mental health disorders with his deep understanding of addiction and psychiatry.

Our Accreditations

You are entitled to behavioral health treatment you can count on. As an esteemed addiction treatment center in , Sunrise Detox Center has credentials from these industry leading entities:

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) Member
Accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Accredited and certified by The Joint Commission
Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

We also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, as a result of our focus on patient experience and serving the entire region.

Get Acquainted With Praesum

Sunrise Detox Center is part of the behavioral health family of Praesum Healthcare. Praesum started in 2004 with a single Sunrise Detox establishment and has expanded to over two dozen treatment centers across five states.

Each one of our locations puts an emphasis on non-judgemental and individualized service. We hold the belief that you are more likely to prevail over a substance use disorder when treated as your own person with specific needs and objectives. If you’re only getting started with detox or have been in recovery for some time, Praesum is available at any stage of your journey and helps you get the assistance you require with expert substance use care in one of our many convenient centers.

Providing A Continuum Of Care

Sunrise Detox is the first step along our continuum of care designed to take control over substance use disorder. You’ll find the proper care for each stage of substance use recovery in our assortment of behavioral health sites. If you’ve already worked through the detox phase or are searching for the next level of support once you’ve left Sunrise Detox Center, contact us, and we’ll assist in finding the right facility for your current spot in recovery.

Contact Us Now To Take Your First Step To Recovery

If you’ve decided to start alcohol or drug detox, we're standing by to help. Dial 888-443-3869 or fill out the following form for a free, confidential consultation by phone. We answer or call you back immediately, around the clock, regardless of the time or day. Help is available today.