Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Recorded: September 22, 2026
Enduring Training

Overview

This training provides an evidence-based overview of outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), emphasizing how clinicians can safely assess, monitor, and treat patients outside of the hospital setting. Participants will review the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder and withdrawal, learn to identify patients at risk for severe or complicated withdrawal, and explore tools for determining whether outpatient management is appropriate. Through discussion of withdrawal pathophysiology, risk stratification, medication options, safety considerations, and case-based examples, learners will gain practical strategies for managing alcohol withdrawal while simultaneously initiating long-term treatment for alcohol use disorder.

The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals. 

The ACGME Competencies include: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care and Procedural Skills, and Systems-based Practice

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize the prevalence of alcohol use disorder.
2. Discuss the safety criteria for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
3. Determine the appropriate treatment plan for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 

• Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027 
• Close Access Date: 09/30/2027 

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This activity is not for credit.