Outpatient detoxification may be a good fit for patients who are experiencing mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. Outpatient detox is safe, effective, and takes less time than inpatient detox; on average, outpatient detox takes 6 days to complete. During outpatient detox, patients must visit a hospital or another treatment centre for medical and mental evaluations. On-site medication may be administered by clinicians or doctors to alleviate withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and elevated heart rate.