INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

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INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

• Orange County

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About

• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are a vital
  component of the continuum of drug and alcohol
  addiction care. They offer a mid-way point for
  addicts that do not feel they require the level
  of treatment that a residential facility offers,
  or a logical next step for those leaving
  residential treatment who are not able to commit
  to more time in a sober living facility. 
• At Sunset Shores, we are proud to offer one of
  the top-rated intensive outpatient therapy
  programs in Orange County, California. Our
  program offers a wide range of therapies and
  activities to provide our patients with the best
  possible chance at recovery, all while they
  maintain their normal life living with their
  loved ones at home. 
• An IOP is often the best option if you are not
  able to commit to residential treatment due to
  work or family responsibilities, but we have
  found that many of our prospective patients are
  not fully aware of what an intensive outpatient
  program is or whether it would be a good fit for
  them. So, we decided to take a deep dive into
  IOPs to clear up some of the confusion and help
  you understand exactly how an IOP works and how
  it could help you through your addiction.

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THE CONTINUUM OF CARE

• To understand what an intensive outpatient
  program is and how it fits into the addiction
  recovery process, we first need to understand
  what the Continuum of Care is in the context of
  substance addiction treatment. Since the 1980s,
  the dominant treatment model for addiction has
  been a 28-day stay in an inpatient facility,
  possibly followed with a stay in a sober living
  facility. This was not based on any clinical
  research and has not been proven to have
  effective results. 
• Continuum of care is a term that is widely used
  across the medical industry to describe an
  ongoing system of care for treating chronic
  disease, whereby patients are provided with the
  level of care that they require based on their
  current status, and are then moved up or down to
  a more or less intensive level of care as needed.
  For addiction recovery, the continuum of care
  functions in the same way, acknowledging that
  addiction is a chronic disease and providing the
  right level of care at the right time, no matter
  how long a patient has been going through
  treatment.

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Stages
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WHAT IS IOP?

• Simply put, an intensive outpatient program is a
  structured program of therapy, counseling, and
  activities that is designed to offer the efficacy
  and experience of a residential addiction
  treatment program without the commitment to
  living on-site. This means that people with
  family responsibilities, or people who cannot
  take the amount of time of work that inpatient
  rehab would require, can still benefit from
  intensive addiction treatment therapy.
• IOP programs, while structured and intensive,
  usually offer a level of flexibility when it
  comes to booking your appointments for individual
  therapy or counseling. They may even allow you to
  switch to a different group therapy session time,
  if possible. Too many people put off addressing
  their substance addiction because they dont
  have the time for residential treatment. While
  we think that your health and wellbeing should
  always come first, we understand that your career
  and family are essential too. Thats why we offer
  an intensive outpatient program that is as
  flexible as possible.

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How long is an IOP?

• The duration of intensive outpatient treatment is
  much like the length of a piece of string. As
  part of the inherent flexibility of IOPs, they
  can last anywhere from a few weeks all the way up
  to a year. Generally, the minimum recommended
  length of intensive outpatient therapy is 90
  days. However, any treatment is better than no
  treatment. Similarly, walking away from treatment
  before you feel ready to cope with long term
  sobriety is never a good idea.
• For longer treatment programs that last 90 days
  or more, you will generally start out with daily
  sessions for the first few weeks, slowly
  transitioning into a less frequent schedule until
  you are only attending a few therapy sessions
  each week.

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Can you detox in IOP?

• The short answer to this is no. Detoxing should
  be the first stage of recovery for addicts
  dealing with severe substance use issues,
  particularly those using physically addictive
  substances like alcohol, heroin, or other
  opioids. Outpatient programs are not well-suited
  to dealing with the symptoms of detox, as
  patients undergoing detox should have constant
  access to medical care.
• Generally, outpatient addiction programs will
  either require or advise that patients undergo
  detox before they begin IOP treatment,
  particularly if they are heavily addicted and
  attempting to quit without detox could pose a
  health risk. At Sunset Shores, we are partnered
  with nearby residential rehab and detox
  facilities that we can refer you to if you need
  to complete a detox program before starting
  treatment with us.

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Advantages Disadvantages

• Outpatient treatment offers flexible scheduling
  options for therapy sessions so you can fit them
  around your responsibilities.
• For parents that cannot afford to take a month
  away from their children, outpatient programs
  offer the best chance of success while being able
  to remain at home.
• If you are not able to take the time off work for
  residential treatment, or cannot afford to, then
  intensive outpatient programs will allow you to
  work while you recover.
• IOPs are generally significantly less expensive
  than residential treatment, often offering the
  best level of care that some people can afford.

• By continuing your normal life while attending
  the program, you risk being exposed to the same
  stressors and triggers that caused you to use in
  the first place.
• Without the restrictions of inpatient rehab, you
  may still have access to the substances that you
  have a problem with.
• Your access to therapists and counselors is more
  limited in outpatient programs and must be
  scheduled in advance. 
• You will not benefit from the same level of
  community support and extra activities that are
  available in inpatient programs.

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THE GOALS OF OUTPATIENT THERAPY

• Commit to a Plan
• By making the decision to enter into an
  outpatient addiction treatment program, you have
  already made the most crucial step in your
  recovery journey. The next step is to define a
  clear plan of action and commit to it. This is
  particularly crucial in IOPs, where you will be
  exposed to triggers and have access to substances
  while not in sessions. Getting through treatment
  while maintaining your normal life to some extent
  will absolutely require you and your counselors
  to have very clear rules and guidelines, and a
  timeline that you can commit yourself to.
• Learning Coping Skills
• One of the most common reasons for recovering
  addicts to relapse is stress or emotional
  triggers. After a successful treatment program,
  they find the return to normal life to be too
  much and fall back into old habits. That is why
  learning coping skills is one of the most
  important goals of intensive outpatient therapy.
  Your therapist and counselors will teach you how
  to manage the stressors of your life while you
  are in treatment, and equip you with coping
  techniques that you can continue to apply
  throughout your life after treatment.

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THE GOALS OF OUTPATIENT THERAPY

• Establishing Goals
• While it may seem redundant to have one of your
  goals going into an intensive outpatient program
  be establishing goals, it is actually a vital
  aspect of recovery. The road ahead in sobriety
  can feel murky and daunting when you do not have
  clear goals in place. Addiction recovery is not
  just about quitting using drugs or alcohol. Its
  about rebuilding your life. Outpatient counselors
  and therapists will make it a priority to
  identify goals, both small and big, that you can
  set for yourself and achieve during treatment and
  beyond.
• Creating Good Habits
• Replacing bad habits with good ones is a highly
  effective method for addressing the habitual
  aspect of addiction. Through counseling sessions,
  you will be encouraged to explore your interests
  and find new ways to fill your time and occupy
  your mind in a healthy way. While you will not be
  provided with access to new activities in the
  same way as residential treatment, your
  therapists and counselors will certainly
  encourage building new habits and will work
  closely with you to support that process.

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN AN IOP

• Group Therapy
• Just because you are not living in a treatment
  facility, it doesnt mean that you will not have
  an opportunity to find support from others that
  are going through what you are. Group counseling
  sessions will be an integral part of your IOP
  experience. In group sessions, you will be
  encouraged to share your experiences with one
  another and grow and learn together.
• Individual Counselling
• Naturally, the cornerstone of your treatment will
  be regular one-to-one counseling and therapy
  sessions, generally with the same counselor or
  therapist. This will be where you define your
  sobriety goals, create a treatment plan, discuss
  your progress, and work through any difficulties
  that youve encountered. Individual sessions are
  also where you will learn the majority of your
  coping skills.

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN AN IOP

• Support Groups
• One of the best resources for lasting sobriety is
  support groups. 12-step programs and other
  addiction support groups and programs are pivotal
  to lasting sobriety. During your intensive
  outpatient therapy program, you will be
  introduced to support groups in the area and
  encouraged to attend regular meetings and find a
  sponsor to guide you through your treatment
  process and beyond.
• Complementary Therapies
• Some intensive outpatient programs also offer
  other types of therapy that are not directly
  related to addiction treatment, but which can
  help to deal with underlying emotional issues and
  perhaps even turn into a healthy new habit. These
  may include things like art therapy, music
  therapy, equine therapy, and many more.

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Contact Us

• Address
• 2700 NEWPORT BLVD NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663
• Contact number
• 949-401-6460
• Website
• https//soberlivingoc.com/
• Thank You