People who are in recovery typically spend a lot of time doing similar things to their peers. Recovery groups and therapy take up most of the time early on to try and help the person adjust to the new normal. Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) focuses on letting a person attend most of the therapy groups…
Heroin is highly addictive. An approach that is most effective is being inpatient at a rehab facility that helps focus treatment on recovery for the individual. Another approach is called an ‘intensive outpatient program,’ or IOP. This treatment approach involves daily or weekly meetings with a sponsor and sobriety support group. IOP is often the…
Professional treatment for addiction is a key part of recovery. While it is not the only decision people must make regarding rehab, other decisions have to get made that support a healthier recovery. One of the decisions is how to make a transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Structure and support may be more necessary…
Perhaps you have been addicted to drugs and alcohol for ten years, on and off, but consistently enough for the last ten years. Finally, you’re ready to go to treatment. For thirty days, maybe 45-60, you’re in the residential setting. You live in a safe place, you have nursing staff awake and available 24 hours…
Intensive outpatient is considered the third level of treatment and intensity of care after residential inpatient and partial hospitalization. During intensive outpatient, clients still receive group processing and individual therapy time. You learn how to… ….cope with cravings for drugs and alcohol: Until clients learn that their cravings for drugs and alcohol are chemical…
Finding a rehab program means choosing a therapy method that works for you and deciding whether you want to attend an inpatient or outpatient program. While there are pros and cons to each option, most people should choose inpatient or outpatient rehab based on personal factors, the extent of their substance dependence, and the methods,…