What Is Intensive Outpatient Rehab?
This will help you understand the difference between outpatient and inpatient treatment.
Do I Need an Intensive Outpatient Program or Inpatient Treatment?
An outpatient rehab, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, can accept people who meet the following criteria.
- The individual has a substance abuse disorder as defined by the DSM-IV
- They do not require a higher level of care for detoxification
- There are no serious medical complications
- They are motivated, at least somewhat, to complete treatment
- They are capable of remaining mostly sober throughout the treatment
- Someone needing inpatient treatment requires a much more intensive and comprehensive support system in order to complete their rehabilitation.
- They likely have much more serious addiction problems than those who can complete a standard outpatient rehab program.
- The individual may have other problems that require more behavioral health services
Regardless, both outpatient and inpatient rehabs share a single purpose. They are developed to help substance abusers overcome their problems. IOPs can help people with all types of addictions, from alcohol to street drugs to prescriptions.
Why Choose AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins for Your Intensive Outpatient Program?
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably trying to decide whether or not you need an intensive outpatient rehab. Everyone’s different, so we can’t be sure – however, we can help you make an informed decision. This article should give you enough information to decide whether or not you should apply to our IOP.
IOP rehab is generally not as strenuous as inpatient rehab. You aren’t stuck in a residential facility and won’t be monitored 24 hours a day. This gives you a lot more freedom.
Outpatient rehab programs let you go home, see friends and family, and generally are a lot more flexible than inpatient rehabs.
Intensive outpatient treatment at AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins follows different guidelines for different types of patients. We know that there isn’t just one type of addiction – and because of that, we know there’s no type of rehabilitation that will work for everyone. Our counselors can assess you and find out what you need most.
Intensive Outpatient Programs generally have more flexible schedules for participants. In fact, sometimes you’re able to pick and choose which meeting times are best for you. The number of meetings and group sessions a client must attend is determined based on the severity of their addiction.
These sessions can include many different things.
- They can be support groups, such as 12-step meetings. These meetings originated with the
- Alcoholics Anonymous group, and intend to help addicts follow a 12-step program towards their ultimate recovery.
- They can include therapy sessions with certified counselors of addiction. There are many types of behavioral therapy used in addiction medicine.
Individual Therapy is a face-to-face interaction between the client and their therapist. One-on-one therapy helps by creating a more intimate atmosphere in which patients can share their feelings, allowing their needs to be better understood.
Family Therapy is a therapy that can involve the parents, siblings or other blood relatives of the client. This type of therapy can provide the therapist with extra insight or a different viewpoint that the client may not have been able to offer themselves. Family therapy can also help a recovering addict repair damaged relationships with family members.
Group Support is a type of therapy that involves other people – usually, people who are recovering from similar addictions. Some well-known group support therapies include Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These meetings take place right at AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins, though there are many groups that offer A.A. and N.A. meetings at local facilities in different towns and cities. These sessions are often led by someone, typically a licensed professional. This person will guide the flow of the meeting, which focuses on letting recovering addicts share their stories and advice.
Our IOP also allows clients to enjoy things that they wouldn’t find at inpatient or residential rehabs.
- Our intensive outpatient rehab program offers much more freedom than what you’d find during an inpatient rehab as you can choose to remain living at home or in sober living.
- Clients feel like they’re better able to take control of their addiction.
- Outpatient rehab is also great because the addict can develop their own system of social supports. They’re free to rendezvous with family and friends, which can have a hugely positive impact on their recovery.
- Our outpatient rehab schedules its sessions in the evenings. This allows clients to maintain a regular work or school schedule while receiving treatment.
An intensive outpatient rehab is a great treatment option for someone who’s serious about getting clean but would like some flexibility.