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Ambulatory medical detoxification for alcohol
1Treatment Division, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Ambulatory medical detoxification for alcohol withdrawal is increasingly used, proving effective and cost-efficient. This review synthesizes research to aid clinical practice and compares outpatient alcohol detoxification with inpatient treatment.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
Background:
- Alcohol withdrawal management is evolving.
- Increasing utilization of ambulatory medical detoxification.
- Cost containment and research evidence drive this shift.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review and synthesize literature on ambulatory alcohol detoxification.
- Facilitate reproducible clinical implementation.
- Analyze outpatient vs. inpatient detoxification pros and cons.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Synthesis of existing research findings.
- Comparative analysis of treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Ambulatory detoxification is effective and cost-efficient.
- Growing body of research supports its use.
- Outpatient offers advantages but requires careful patient selection.
Conclusions:
- Ambulatory alcohol detoxification is a viable and effective alternative.
- Further research can refine protocols for wider adoption.
- Careful consideration of patient suitability is crucial for success.