Client and stakeholder perceptions of a novel, nurse practitioner-led alcohol and other drug ambulatory withdrawal service.

Findings provide evidence to suggest that nurse practitioner-led ambulatory withdrawal services are an acceptable option for a proportion of clients who need rapid access to services when they wish to make changes to their alcohol and/or other drug use. Furthermore, they can provide person-centred care for comorbid physical and mental ill health occurring in addition to psychosocial issues associated with alcohol and/or other drug use.