AMBULATORY DETOX

Ambulatory Detox is an outpatient detox that provides the patient the same treatments as a detox facility without the barriers of a hospital. There are various reasons why Ambulatory Detox is being increasingly utilized in the United States, including improved access to care, affordability, and attempts to treat people with minimal disruption in a home environment. Current research, SAMHSA and ASAM all recognize and support ambulatory detox in appropriate circumstances.


Altium Health provides medical detox for alcohol, sedatives, opioids, and stimulants. Ambulatory detox is not an appropriate service for women who are pregnant or for patients who have experienced seizures or delirium tremens during previous detox attempts. Our experienced Admissions Team will be able to address any questions or concerns that you may have regarding Ambulatory Detox. Please give them a call at 801.613.9843.

Medical Detox — West Jordan, UT — Altium Health

What to Expect

  • Our Admissions Team will begin with a detox pre-screen over the phone
  • An in-person Medical/ Psychiatric Assessment (including risk factors) will be scheduled with one of our providers.
  • All Ambulatory Detox patients will be encouraged to have a sober support person to drive the patient to appointments.
  • Medications such as Librium, Buprenorphine, and as-needed support medications (e.g., antiemetics) are commenced.
  • Visits with the prescriber occur daily for the first 3-5 days, then less frequently.
  • The patient and any support persons are educated and given instructions for monitoring between appointments.


Within a few days of starting the detox, the patient will meet with a member of our Behavioral Health Team (highly trained and experienced clinicians) for a Initial Assessment. The Provider will discuss the recommended level of care of therapeutic services to support the recovery. We strongly encourage therapeutic services following detox to support the efforts in early sobriety.

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