Detoxification from alcohol can be undertaken in ambulatory settings with patients who are alcohol-dependent and show signs of mild to moderate withdrawal when they are not drinking. An appropriate candidate for outpatient detoxification should have arrangements to start an alcohol treatment program and a responsible support person who can monitor progress, and should not have significant, acute, comorbid conditions or risk factors for severe withdrawal. - [Read more]

When someone decides to quit drinking or using drugs, it is important to see a qualified counselor or physician to be assessed for how best to stop using. Drug or alcohol withdrawal can put a person's life at risk. Medications are often prescribed to help ease the person off his or her drug(s) of choice. Detox can be accomplished in a variety of settings, depending on how complex or medically compromised a person's health and drug problem are. - [Read more]