What kinds of rehab are there? Understanding levels of care

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program Intensive outpatient treatment is a step down from partial hospitalization and typically involves 3-5 hours of treatment per week. This level of care is typically recommended for people who have completed an inpatient or partial hospitalization program and need continued support to stay sober.

Intensive Outpatient Program: What to Expect

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a treatment program that provides more intensive care than what is typically offered in an outpatient setting. IOP allows people to receive treatment while still living at home and attending school or work. IOP programs typically offer group therapy, individual therapy, medication management, and case management. IOP usually involves attending group sessions three or four times a day for 6-8 hours. During these groups, individuals can expect to receive individualized treatment and participate in activities designed to help them overcome their substance use disorder. IOP can also involve medication management and referrals to other treatments, such as 12-step programs. IOP can be effective for those who cannot commit to an inpatient or residential treatment but still need more intensive care than what is offered in outpatient programs.

Standard Outpatient Programs

After IOP, many clients move over to a standard OP. This means they are still participating in an outpatient but less intensive outpatient program. For example, they may go from participating in treatment for five days a week, to only coming in 3 days a week and for shorter intervals. Some outpatient programs are done in the evening so patients can attend work, school, or care for their families.

Standard Outpatient Programs: What to Expect 

Outpatient rehab is a type of drug and alcohol treatment that allows people to live at home while they receive therapy and counseling. It is usually less expensive than inpatient rehab and can be just as effective. During outpatient rehab, people usually meet with a therapist or counselor several times a week. They may also attend group meetings and participate in other activities to help them recover from addiction. Outpatient rehab can be a good option for people with a strong support system at home and who are motivated to stay sober. It can also be a good choice for people who have already been through inpatient rehab and need additional support to maintain sobriety.

What kind of rehab do I need?

If you’re asking yourself, what kind of rehab do I need? That’s a fair question. We want to make one thing clear. A person struggling with addiction may have their mind set on one type of rehab, but it’s important to understand that sometimes, what’s wanted isn’t always needed. The level of care you need depends on so many factors. For example, if you’ve been struggling with addiction for 20 years and expect to get into a standard outpatient program that meets thrice weekly, that will not be optimal. And the reverse is true; sometimes, you need a lower level of care because of different factors. So when discussing your options with a treatment center, make sure that you keep an open mind.

Get Help for Addiction At Cornerstone Healing Center

Cornerstone is a drug and alcohol rehab facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. We offer many different levels of care and addiction treatment programs. We can help you figure out what your insurance will cover and get you into treatment, sometimes same day. Give us a call at (800) 643-2108 to learn more about our programs and how we can help you. Published: 12/28/2022