Recommendation: Consider ambulatory alcohol detoxification, when indicated. Quality of Evidence: Evidence is obtained from at least one properly randomized controlled trial (RCT). (I) Recommendation Rating: A recommendation, based on evidence or general agreement, that a given procedure or treatment be considered useful/effective. (B) Reference(s): Hayashida, M., Alterman, A.I., McLellan, A.T., et al. (1989). Comparative effectiveness and costs of inpatient and outpatient detoxification of patients with mild-to-moderate alcohol withdrawal syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine, 320, 358-365.