This type of management is appropriate for patients with an alcohol or other drug addiction in mild to moderate degree of withdrawal with no significant co-morbid medical conditions.  The patient needs to have a stable living environment as well as support from family and friends for assistance, emotional support and to monitor their progress.
The psychiatrist will provide medical supervision and guidance and will use medications to assist with the medical withdrawal symptoms to ameliorate as much as possible suffering and discomfort.
At times depending on the amount of illicit drug use or alcohol use the psychiatrist will recommend inpatient or residential treatment.  The psychiatrist may also recommend individual or group psychotherapy. Co-occurring medical conditions or mental health conditions, if present, can be safely managed in an ambulatory setting. 
The ambulatory detoxification phase may last from a week to few months depending on the patient degree of motivation as well as the severity of the addiction and the substance(s) involved.  The patient may be seen weekly, biweekly or monthly.
If the patient is in need of more intense treatment in their detoxification phase Dr. Baez may treat the patient at the Memorial Outpatient Share Program or by calling 954-965-6408 Ext. 213 or 203 or 209.